The caretaker and decision maker for the National Football League’s most storied franchise remains beholden to the bylaws of the Green Bay Packers Incorporated. Thus, when the mandatory retirement age of 70 arrives for all corporate leaders, from the board of directors to the President and Chief Executive Officer, it’s time to step aside. That date will arrive for Mark Murphy in July of 2025 and he will step away from that title to allow the next President and CEO to step in.
The Packers announced today the search for a successor process has begun. The effort will be led by Susan Finco, the Executive Committee’s Vice-President and lead director. Her search committee Vice-Chairman is fellow Executive Committee member and Executive secretary Dan Airiens.
In a team release, Finco said, “Mark’s contributions to the organization have been tremendous.”
Murphy was elected president in 2007, succeeding Bob Harlan. His tenure included a Super Bowl title, the development of Titletown and another stock sale to fund Lambeau Field projects. He helped deliver the NFL’s 2025 Draft to Green Bay which may amount to his grand farewell. The franchise has remained both competitively and financially relevant in the NFL.
As was the case when Murphy was hired, the Packers will be assisted by the Korn Ferry national search firm team led by Jed Hughes.
The Packers say the search process will take from six to nine months and the committee’s recommended choice will be presented to the Board of Directors for a vote. The new President will have a transition period with Murphy before becoming the next caretaker of the NFL’s treasured franchise.
Without question, the leading candidate who could be promoted from within is Ed Policy, the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Counsel. He has been with organization since 2012 after working a variety of roles in professional sports. The 52 year old was promoted to his current position in 2018. Policy was pivotal in Titletown’s development, he is well connected in league circles representing the franchise at league meetings.
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