Tod Leiweke is stepping down from his post as CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning to take a job as chief operating officer with the NFL.
Advertisement
Leiweke, 55, resigned Friday from the Lightning and will transition to the NFL next month, reported by a statement on the team website. Lightning President Steve Griggs will be his successor.
Leiweke has worked for the Lightning for five years after coming from the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.
“Tod has been instrumental in our franchise transformation and I am grateful for all his work and dedication”, Jeff Vinik, the Lightning’s chairman, stated in a media release. Steve is ready for the additional responsibilities that come with being the CEO. He supported because the” President from 2003 to “10 before joining the Lightning. The Lightning have projected a season ticket base of more than 13,000 for the upcoming season.
After being with the organization for five years, which has included two deep runs in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning becoming the Eastern Conference Champions, and completely transforming the Amalie Arena into the incredible venue it is today, we think it is safe to say that people are sad to see him leave. “I am thankful for so many community friends who have joined arms to save this team”.
Advertisement
“Additionally, I believe the real estate project has the potential to forever change the city of Tampa and to become a best practice for other urban centers across America”.
