USTA names Kevin Flaherty new chief financial officer

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a strategic partner to Lew, the leadership team, and board of directors and contribute to growing the great game of tennis, enhancing the organization, and optimizing the US Open, one of the finest sporting events in the world,” said Flaherty. “I am very excited to be a part of a mission-driven organization that can have a positive impact on so many players and communities and look forward to working closely with the sections to help them achieve their goals.”

In his previous role at the NFL, he led the team responsible for the financial analysis used to inform ownership on the overall League economic model and inform decision-making in areas including club financial policy development, stadium projects, stadium financing programs, ownership transactions, debt policy and issuance, revenue sharing, pension plan management and other strategic initiatives. 

Prior to his 15 years at the NFL, Flaherty held positions at numerous globally renowned entities including GE Capital, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs and PaineWebber. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Yale University and is a CFA charterholder.