AEW announced today Kosha Irby has officially joined All Elite Wrestling as Chief Operating Officer. Here is the announcement:
AEW Names Kosha Irby Chief Operating Officer
— Irby to Oversee Key Infrastructure Enhancements
Across Multiple Lines of AEW’s Business —
March 26, 2024 – AEW CEO Tony Khan today announced that Kosha Irby has officially joined All Elite Wrestling as Chief Operating Officer.
Irby will oversee all strategic planning and execution of Live Events, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Licensing, Consumer Products and other major lines of business for the company. He joins AEW from Clemson University, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer within the athletic department and has previously held positions with the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football as Chief Marketing Officer, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) as President and WWE as Regional Director of Live Events.
“Kosha brings decades of experience within the sports, entertainment and wrestling industries alongside an incredible work ethic and passion for our brand,” said Khan. “As Chief Operating Officer, he will be a phenomenal asset to AEW as we enter the next phase of the company’s ongoing business development and expansion.”
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AEW Names Kosha Irby as Chief Operating Officer
In a recent announcement, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) revealed that Kosha Irby has officially joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). This move signifies AEW’s commitment to enhancing its infrastructure and expanding its business operations.
As the COO, Irby will be responsible for overseeing various key aspects of AEW’s operations, including strategic planning and execution of live events, marketing, finance, human resources, licensing, consumer products, and other major lines of business. With his extensive experience in the sports, entertainment, and wrestling industries, Irby is expected to bring valuable insights and expertise to AEW.
Prior to joining AEW, Irby served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Clemson University within the athletic department. He has also held significant positions in other prominent organizations such as the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football as Chief Marketing Officer, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) as President, and WWE as Regional Director of Live Events.
AEW CEO Tony Khan expressed his excitement about Irby’s appointment, highlighting his decades of experience and strong work ethic. Khan believes that Irby’s addition to the team will greatly contribute to AEW’s ongoing business development and expansion.
Founded in 2019 by Tony Khan, AEW has quickly gained recognition as a red-hot professional wrestling promotion. With a world-class roster, AEW brings a fresh and energetic approach to the industry. Fans can catch AEW action on various platforms, including “AEW: Dynamite” airing every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TBS, “AEW: Rampage” airing every Friday from 10-11 p.m. ET on TNT, and “AEW: Collision” airing every Saturday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TNT.
For more information about AEW and its upcoming events, fans can visit their official social media channels on Twitter (@AEW), Instagram (@AEW), YouTube (YouTube.com/AEW), and Facebook (Facebook.com/AEW).
The addition of Kosha Irby as AEW’s Chief Operating Officer marks an important milestone for the company. With his expertise and leadership, AEW is poised to further solidify its position in the wrestling industry and continue providing fans with thrilling and innovative entertainment.