New York Mets Name Ben Colabrese as Chief Financial Officer
Colabrese joins the Franchise with Extensive Experience in CFO Roles Including the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Blue Jays
FLUSHING, N.Y., April 7, 2026 – The New York Mets announced today that Ben Colabrese has been appointed as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the executive leadership team. Colabrese will join the organization on April 27 and will oversee all finance and accounting operations in support of the Mets’ Business and Baseball Operations.
“In this period of unprecedented investment and extraordinary growth, bringing in a CFO of Ben’s caliber is a critical step in scaling our organization to meet the moment,” said Lew Sherr, President of Business Operations. “His proven ability to lead through complexity and transformation will strengthen our management team, sharpen our strategic execution, and ensure the financial stewardship needed to further accelerate our momentum.”
Colabrese’s appointment is an important step in the ongoing evolution of the front office under the leadership of Steve and Alex Cohen. By bringing in a leader with a proven track record in high-profile roles, the Mets are further strengthening a foundation of operational excellence. Ben’s strategic mindset will be vital in driving cross-departmental collaboration and ensuring the organization is built for enduring success, both on and off the field.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Mets at a time of significant momentum and growth both on and off the field,” said Colabrese. “I am truly honored at the opportunity to work with the world-class organization that Ownership and Lew have assembled, and I look forward to supporting the success of one of sport's most iconic franchises.”
Colabrese joins the Mets with an extensive background in elite sports and media leadership, most recently serving as CFO of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. He brings deep MLB expertise to the organization, having spent six years as EVP of Finance and CFO for the Toronto Blue Jays (2018–2024), where he oversaw all financial operations and reporting for the franchise. During that tenure, he also held the role of SVP of Finance for Rogers Media, managing complex financial landscapes across a broad sports and broadcasting portfolio. A seasoned executive in strategic growth, Colabrese previously led over 30 M&A transactions as VP of Corporate Development for Rogers Communications and served as CFO for Pelmorex Media.
Colabrese holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Colabrese and his wife will be relocating to New York for the role.