The Los Angeles Dodgers have appointed Caroline Perry as their new chief operating officer, with her tenure beginning on November 30. Perry will succeed Bob Wolfe, who is retiring from the position.
Perry joins the Dodgers after 16 years with the San Diego Padres, where she held the title of executive vice president. Her work included negotiating the deal that brought the 2016 All-Star Game to Petco Park and leading the development of Gallagher Square, a public space outside the stadium. She was also involved in the franchise's sales in 2012 and again in 2026.
“It is a tremendous honor to join the Dodgers,” Perry said in an official statement. “On the field, they have set an unparalleled standard of excellence in baseball under the current leadership. Off the field, their historic legacy, passionate fan base and service to the community speak for themselves. While I am incredibly grateful for my time with the Padres and for the colleagues who made those years so meaningful, I am excited to take my place with the Dodgers and to contribute to their continued success. Thank you to Mark Walter, Stan Kasten and the entire Dodger family for welcoming me.”
Perry is one of only three women serving as COOs in Major League Baseball, alongside Marti Wronski of the Milwaukee Brewers and Samantha Englehardt of the New York Mets. In a 2024 interview with Ranch & Coast Magazine, Perry discussed the gradual increase in women occupying senior sports management roles.
“We’re right on the cusp of seeing so many of these young women start to move into more senior roles in sports, which is really great to see,” Perry said. “You never want to create that world where women feel like there’s only one spot and so everyone’s got to fight for it and you’ve got to tear other people down on your way to try and get it. That’s not how we grow as a sport, as an industry. We grow by creating more opportunities.”
Bob Wolfe’s departure ends a significant chapter in the Dodgers’ front office. Wolfe has been a fixture in the organization, overseeing operations as the team maintained its competitive edge both on and off the field.
The Dodgers have been a dominant force in baseball under their current leadership, with a passionate fan base and a strong community presence. Perry’s arrival signals continuity in the team’s executive approach, building on the foundation laid by her predecessor.
Her experience in orchestrating major events and navigating franchise ownership changes positions her as a capable successor. The Dodgers’ ownership group, including chairman Mark Walter and president Stan Kasten, expressed confidence in Perry’s ability to sustain the club’s organizational success.
Her appointment comes as the Dodgers continue to balance competitive ambitions with business growth, following a period marked by significant player acquisitions and sustained attendance at Dodger Stadium.
Perry will officially take over the COO role at the end of November, as the Dodgers prepare for the next season and look to maintain their standing in Major League Baseball.
According to Yahoo Sports.
