Core Summary

  • The Dallas Mavericks announced on Thursday that they have appointed Kieran Kelliher, a senior executive with the Chicago Bulls, as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), according to a team press release.
  • According to the press release, during his 12 years with the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bulls Charities, Kelliher led the Bulls' hosting of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and the launch of the Windy City Bulls in 2016, a team affiliated with the NBA G League.
  • Mavericks CEO Rick Welts said in a statement: "We are excited to welcome Kieran to the Mavericks. His deep expertise in financial strategy and extensive NBA experience will play a key role in the future of our organization and the exciting opportunities ahead."

Deep Insights

Kelliher joins the Mavericks as the team seeks new revenue streams and prepares to leave the American Airlines Arena, its home since 2001, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Kelliher has deep roots in Illinois and a traditional career path. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a master's degree in accounting and a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, according to his LinkedIn profile, he worked for nine years at Deloitte, one of the Big Four accounting firms.

According to his LinkedIn experience, he served the Bulls from 2014 to March 2026, holding roles such as Vice President of Finance and Administration and Treasurer for the Chicago Bulls. He also served as an adjunct lecturer in the sports administration master's program at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Kelliher will continue to serve on the NBA G League Leadership and Labor Relations Committee and the NBA Risk Management Advisory Committee.