The Nationals continued a busy offseason of hirings by announcing Jason Sinnarajah as their president of business operations on Tuesday.
In this role, Sinnarajah will oversee all of the franchise’s business-related aspects.
“Jason is a transformative leader with a proven track record of using data and innovation to enhance the fan experience and drive organizational excellence,” Nationals managing principal owner Mark D. Lerner said in a team statement.
“By creating the President of Business Operations role, we are ensuring that our business strategy is as modern and forward-thinking as our baseball strategy. We believe Jason is the ideal person to lead the Nationals into a bright future.”
Sinnarajah is the latest addition to an organizational revamp that includes the hiring of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and general manager Anirudh Kilambi.
“I am honored and excited to join the Washington Nationals at such a pivotal moment in the franchise’s history,” Sinnarajah said in a team statement. “The organization has a clear vision for the future -- one built on innovation, excellence and a deep commitment to the fans and the D.C. community that my family and I are excited to make our home.
“I look forward to working alongside Paul and this talented staff to build an organization that benefits our players and our fans, and which sets the standard for organizations within and beyond Major League Baseball.”
Sinnarajah joins the Nationals from the Royals' organization, where he had worked since August 2023. As the senior vice president and chief operating officer, Sinnarajah led a stadium experience revitalization effort that included the implementation of fan entry technology and a concessions program.
"We appreciate Jason's contributions with the Royals and helping make the organization better,” Royals chairman and CEO John Sherman said in a statement. “This is an exciting opportunity for Jason, and we wish him and his family well with the Nationals.”
Sinnarajah, a native of Toronto, has worked across sports and industries. From 2020-23, he was the senior vice president of business administration for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. His resume also includes five years of working at Google. Sinnarajah graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing and went on to earn a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.