Episode 152: CAA Poaches NFL's Top Operator as COO

Podcast: The Option · Oil&Cattle

Opublikowano: 2026-10-06

CAA has hired Dasha Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer, pulling her directly from the NFL where she served as Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer — one of Roger Goodell's most senior deputies. The hire is a signal about where CAA's leadership believes the agency's competitive edge is heading: operational sophistication, AI, data infrastructure, and the complexity of running a global, multi-vertical representation business. Key Takeaways: Dasha Smith joins CAA as COO after serving as EVP and Chief Administrative Officer at the NFL, reporting directly to Commissioner Roger Goodell. Her NFL portfolio included technology, AI an...