The New York Jets have appointed Iwao Fusillo as their first Chief Data & Analytics Officer, creating a dedicated executive role to oversee data, analytics, and artificial intelligence across the organization. The appointment establishes centralized leadership for data-driven work spanning football operations and front-office business functions. The role formalizes how data and analytics are structured, governed, and applied across the club, bringing executive-level oversight to an area that supports both competitive and business priorities.
Fusillo’s remit covers the club’s integrated data and AI strategy, with responsibility for analytics execution, governance, and alignment across departments. The role includes advising the executive leadership team and managing data and analytics professionals supporting on-field performance analysis, fan engagement initiatives, and commercial activities such as ticketing, marketing, sponsorships, and internal operations. The position brings these previously distributed efforts under a single executive function.
Fusillo shared the news of his appointment in a public LinkedIn post, “Full-circle moment! — I’m thrilled to share that I have joined the NY Jets as the club's inaugural Chief Data & Analytics Officer!!” he wrote. He noted that he grew up watching the Jets in Uniondale, Long Island, and stated that his focus will be on “leading our data and AI deployments to drive performance on the field, enhance fan engagement in the stands, and accelerate business growth across the front office.”
