Carlie Irsay-Gordon

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/carlie-irsay-gordon

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1. When was Carlie Irsay-Gordon born?September 29, 1980
2. Where was Carlie Irsay-Gordon born?United States
3. What is Carlie Irsay-Gordon known for?Co-owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts
4. What is the career milestone?Became principal owner and CEO in 2025
5. What is the family legacy?Granddaughter of Robert Irsay and daughter of Jim Irsay
6. Who is Carlie Irsay-Gordon?Carlie Irsay-Gordon is the CEO and principal owner of the Indianapolis Colts, a professional football team in the NFL.

CEO: Chief Executive Officer, the highest-ranking executive responsible for a company's overall management and strategic direction.
Indianapolis Colts: A professional American football franchise based in Indianapolis, Indiana, competing in the National Football League (NFL).
NFL: National Football League, the premier professional American football league in the United States, comprising 32 teams.
Principal Owner: The individual or entity holding the majority ownership stake and possessing ultimate decision-making authority within a sports franchise.