The San Francisco 49ers announced that Al Guido has been named Chief Executive Officer after 10 years as its President. Guido has been with the 49ers for a dozen years. He’s served as the Chief Operating Officer and President. Per the team’s press release, Jed York will continue in his role as Principal Owner.
Football operations will continue to be led jointly by John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. Now, Guido, along with Lynch and Shanahan, will report directly to York.
“Al has been an exceptional leader
for this organization for more than a decade,” said York. “His vision, partnership, and steady leadership have positioned the 49ers for success today and well into the future. The evolution of his role reflects how essential he has been to this organization and our confidence about what’s ahead.”
Here is the full press release:
During Guido’s 12-year tenure with the 49ers, including service as Chief Operating Officer and later President, the organization has experienced sustained growth and transformation across its business operations. Under his leadership, the 49ers have emerged as one of the NFL’s leading franchises off the field, recognized for its focus on fan experience and engagement, brand strength, revenue growth, and operational discipline. During this period, the 49ers Faithful has expanded significantly, positioning the team among the largest and most globally recognized fan bases in professional sports, with strong and growing followings in their NFL global markets, which include Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the UAE.
In parallel, Guido has helped establish Levi’s® Stadium as a premier global sports and entertainment destination. Since opening, the stadium has hosted many of the world’s most iconic artists and major sporting events, while generating more than $2 billion in economic impact for the region. In 2026, with the arrival of Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup, Levi’s® Stadium will become the only venue in history to host both events in the same calendar year.
Under Guido’s leadership, the 49ers have earned widespread recognition for their impact in the community and their commitment to their people. The organization has been repeatedly named one of the Bay Area’s Best Places to Work, honored by ESPN as the 2017 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, recognized by Beyond Sport as Sport Team of the Year for community impact, and included on Front Office Sports’ inaugural list of the Most Impactful brands in 2024.
“This has always been a team effort,” said Guido. “I am grateful for the trust Jed and the York family have shown in me, and proud of the staff I get to work alongside every day. The focus remains on winning — on the field and across the organization — and that standard will continue to guide our work.”
Guido concurrently serves as Chairman and CEO of Elevate, a full-service consulting firm supporting high-performing organizations in sports and beyond. Prior to joining the 49ers, he held senior leadership roles with Legends and the Dallas Cowboys, where he was part of the leadership team overseeing the opening of AT&T Stadium. He also held positions with the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers, as well as the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, and began his career in sports and entertainment with Comcast-Spectacor.
