The Baltimore Orioles were undergoing a major organizational shift following the acquisition of the team by David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti in early 2024. A top priority was finding a President of Business Operations to lead a comprehensive overhaul of the organization. This included overseeing a $600 million renovation of Camden Yards. The ideal candidate needed expertise in turnarounds, a deep knowledge of baseball or Baltimore, and the ability to drive diversity.

Elevate partnered with the Orioles to identify and recruit a visionary business leader capable of driving cultural and operational transformation across the organization. Leveraging its deep industry network and expertise in executive search, Elevate prioritized candidates with proven turnaround experience, an understanding of baseball or the Baltimore market, and a commitment to advancing diversity within leadership.