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More at the link.The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday morning they have promoted Kevin Warren to chief operating officer, placing him in charge of all of the team's business operations.
Warren, who had previously been the team's executive vice president of legal affairs and chief administrative officer, is believed to be the highest-ranking black executive in an NFL team's business department. His promotion comes at a time when diversity hirings around the league are on the rise. The league's only minority president is San Francisco's Paraag Marathe, but the NFL currently has seven minority GMs, and a quick survey of team leadership reveals more than a dozen other teams with a female or minority executive.
Vikings owner Mark Wilf serves as Minnesota's team president; Warren, who has been with the Vikings since 2005, will continue reporting to Wilf.
"We are thrilled to promote Kevin to chief operating officer,” Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement. “We embrace the opportunity to promote individuals from within our organization and believe the continuity and stability is a positive reflection on our many talented and hard-working staff members. Kevin’s leadership, acumen, passion and work ethic will continue to be a positive asset for the Vikings and this community.”