Jim Irsay dies: Who in Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Colts' likely new CEO and owner?

Carlie Irsay-Gordon is expected to take control of the Indianapolis Colts as their CEO and owner after her father Jim Irsay's sudden death

Updated on: May 22, 2025 6:15 AM IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Carlie Irsay-Gordon is expected to take control of the Indianapolis Colts as their CEO and owner after her father Jim Irsay's sudden death on Wednesday. According to an IndyStar report, the 44-year-old will likely share the ownership of the NFL franchise with her sisters, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson, who hold titles of vice chair/owners since 2012.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon is expected to take control of the Indianapolis Colts (Indianapolis Colts)

This comes after the Colts announced that Jim Irsay had passed away. He was 65 years old. Irsay-Gordan has been managing the team's operations for quite a few years. In 2014, she took over for her father twice following his arrest for driving intoxicated.

However, neither Carlie Irsay-Gordon nor the Colts have announced any transition plan yet.

Who is Carlie Irsay-Gordon?

Carlie Irsay-Gordon is Jim Irsay’s eldest daughter and has served as vice chair/owner of the Colts since 2008. Raised around the franchise, she interned in football operations and marketing while earning a religious studies degree from Skidmore College. She is deeply involved in team operations, with a focus on football strategy, digital media, and community engagement, and represents the Colts on NFL committees.

After 2014, she again assumed control in 2018 during Irsay’s treatment and in 2024 during his health-related absences.

Carlie is “expected to assume principal ownership duties,” though Irsay preferred collective ownership among his three daughters—Carlie, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson.

Indianapolis Colts announce Jim Irsay's passing

In a statement posted on social media, the Colts said that their owner died peacefully.

"We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Colts chief operating officer Pete Ward said in a statement released by the team. "Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed."

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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