Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood, leaves after attending a special meeting to vote on approval of the sale of the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris in Bloomington Minn., Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) (Bruce Kluckhohn, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
DETROIT – Detroit Lions team President and CEO Rod Wood announced his retirement ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Wood said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) afternoon that he will remain with the team until a successor is hired following a global search led by Russell Reynolds Associates.
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Rod Wood to retire as Detroit Lions Team President and CEO.
He joined the Lions in 2015 after a 30-year career in finance and wealth management, including 10 years as head of Ford Estates, the Ford family office.
A native of Goodrich, Wood spent the last 20 years working with Metro Detroit government and business leaders on strategic initiatives to elevate Detroit as a key sports and entertainment destination.
The Lions will begin their search for Wood’s successor immediately.
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