The Dodgers have made a notable front-office move, bringing in San Diego Padres chief operating officer Caroline Perry to fill the same role in Los Angeles.
Perry arrives after three years as the Padres’ COO and a promotion in 2023 that made her the highest-ranking female employee in franchise history. She had been with San Diego since 2010, climbing from general counsel to CEO Erik Greupner and eventually expanding her influence on the business side of the organization.
Her background is in law, and that path helped shape her work leading business strategy and legal departments for the Padres.
The change comes after Bob Wolfe, the Dodgers’ former COO, announced his retirement last week, effective at the end of the year. Wolfe, now 69, had followed Stan Kasten at every stop and joined the Dodgers in 2012.
Now the Dodgers are turning to a key executive from one of their biggest division rivals over the last five years.
“Caroline comes to the Dodgers with an exceptional record of service in baseball, and Royce has repeatedly proven his ability to be a step ahead in the sports business world,” Stan Kasten, Dodgers president, said in an announcement.
“They both offer a level of knowledge and expertise that is truly enviable. We could not be more thrilled for Caroline and Royce to assume these leadership roles in the Dodger organization.”
Perry also addressed the move in her own statement.
“It is a tremendous honor to join the Dodgers,” Perry said. “On the field, they have set an unparalleled standard of excellence in baseball under the current leadership.
“Off the field, their historic legacy, passionate fan base, and service to the community speak for themselves.
“While I am incredibly grateful for my time with the Padres and for the colleagues who made those years so meaningful, I am excited to take my place with the Dodgers and to contribute to their continued success. Thank you to Mark Walter, Stan Kasten and the entire Dodger family for welcoming me.”
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