Paraag Marathe Leaves 49ers Football Operations After 25 Years to Lead Leeds, Rangers Ventures
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Updated · The Mercury News · Aug 1
Paraag Marathe Leaves 49ers Football Operations After 25 Years to Lead Leeds, Rangers Ventures
3 articles · Updated · The Mercury News · Aug 1
Summary
49ers executive vice president Paraag Marathe is exiting football operations after roughly 25 years to focus full time on 49ers Enterprises’ UK soccer holdings.
Leeds United’s return to the Premier League and the recent acquisition of Rangers in Glasgow expanded Marathe’s remit, driving the shift away from his longtime role as the club’s chief contract negotiator.
Jed York told staff Marathe helped shape the football team, develop Levi’s Stadium and build the organization’s global sports profile.
Brian Hampton, promoted to assistant general manager last year, has already taken a larger role in contract talks, while former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is back in the 49ers front office.