IMG Executive Chris Clements Joins Miami Dolphins as Chief Financial Officer
May 8, 2014
National Football League (NFL) franchise Miami Dolphins have announced Chris Clements as their new senior vice president, chief financial officer.
He will report directly to president and chief executive officer Tom Garfinkel and will be responsible for the club and stadium’s financial, insurance, banking, business systems, and purchasing operations of the organization.
“We’re excited that Chris has decided to join us here at the Dolphins,” said Garfinkel. “Chris is a collaborative and strategic leader and his extensive experience in operational finance and growing sports businesses will prove to be a tremendous addition to the dynamic leadership team that’s in place.”
Clements joins the Dolphins after working with IMG since 1996 in a variety of different leadership positions. He most recently served as senior vice president, business unit chief financial officer, sports and entertainment in Cleveland, Ohio. In this role, Clements was the lead business partner with four division presidents in consulting, clients, academies and tennis. He led the finance staff and was responsible for the development of the organization’s three-year strategic planning, annual budget and monthly reporting process.