ANAHEIM – The Angels announced today that Molly Jolly, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration will be promoted to Club President effective April 6th. Jolly will succeed longtime President John Carpino who will remain with the Club for an extended period to assist with key projects.
“John has been one of the cornerstones of the organization for over two decades,” said Angels Owner Arte Moreno. “His impact goes beyond the field, shepherding this organization through historic growth with an unwavering dedication to our fans, employees and our players.
“As we begin our 66th season, Molly’s deep experience in all aspects of the organization, and her passion for our community and team make her the perfect leader in our next chapter of Angels Baseball.”
Jolly will become the ninth President of the Angels and the first woman named to the position in franchise history. In her role, she will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Club, including strategic direction, marketing, communications, administration, facility management, revenue, and overall business strategy.
“I would like to thank Arte and Carole Moreno for their trust, and to John Carpino for his mentorship and visionary leadership,” said Jolly. “I believe in the power of sports to unite, inspire, and create a lasting impact. I care deeply about this team, our players, and the community that supports us and it is an honor to lead the Angels forward. My commitment is to help guide this team toward a successful future, strengthen our brand and our community partnerships.”
Jolly enters her 26th season with the Angels organization in 2026, bringing more than two decades of executive leadership across finance, operations and strategic growth. Her career includes a three-year tenure with The Walt Disney Company, where she served as Director of Finance for both the Angels and the Anaheim Ducks. In just her third season with the club, she became the highest-ranking woman in the organization. As Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, Jolly oversaw all financial operations and office administration, including legal, risk management, human resources and information services, while also directing financial operations at Angel Stadium for major non-baseball events such as Supercross and Monster Jam. A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross with a degree in Economics and Accounting, she later earned her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Molly’s leadership extends well beyond the ballpark. She serves as Treasurer and Secretary of the Angels Baseball Foundation and is the current Audit Chair and Executive Committee member for the Board of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Her past board leadership includes serving as Board Chair of Girl Scouts of Orange County and board roles with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Friends of CASA, Avenue to the Arts and the Junior League of Orange County. Through her sustained civic engagement, Molly reflects a belief that professional sports organizations should not only drive business success but also strengthen the cultural and philanthropic fabric of the communities they serve.
Carpino exits his role as one of the franchise’s most accomplished club executives. Since being named President in 2009, Carpino guided the Club’s business operations through a period of tremendous growth across marketing, ticketing, sponsorship and broadcasting. His emphasis on growing the Angels brand has expanded the franchise’s footprint at both the regional and global level.
“It has been an honor and privilege to spend over 22 years working for the Angels Organization,” said John Carpino. “The teams, the fans, the employees, and our community have meant so much to me and I will forever cherish the memories made along the way. I want to thank Arte and Carole Moreno for their trust, support and leadership over the course of my professional career.
“I am also excited for the future of Angels Baseball under Molly’s stewardship. Molly has long been a trusted voice and a steady presence for the entire organization. She is a remarkable leader with vision and integrity and a deep love for our game. She is the perfect person to guide the Angels into a new era of success.”
Carpino has also played a vital role in many of the organization’s most impactful transactions and franchise-defining player agreements. As President, he helped complete agreements with three-time MVP Mike Trout, three-time MVP Albert Pujols and three-time All-Star Jered Weaver, among others and oversaw the successful recruitment of future Rookie of the Year and MVP Shohei Ohtani.
Beyond the on-field personnel, Carpino placed an organizational emphasis on providing a quality family experience at the Angel Stadium with a focus on fan value. Since Carpino joined the Club, he has overseen more than $70 million in capital projects in an effort to enhance the Big A and modernize the overall fan experience.
Carpino also played a key role in bringing the 2010 All-Star Game to Angel Stadium. He and his team worked tirelessly with Major League Baseball over several years in preparation to host the Midsummer Classic, the third played at Angel Stadium and first since 1989. Multiple events took place around the city and at the Big A including FanFest, the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game and the Future’s Game which saw Mike Trout play in his first professional game at Angel Stadium.
Carpino was also instrumental in bringing the inaugural World Baseball Classic to Angel Stadium in 2006. The six quarterfinal games played at the Big A featured Japan, Mexico, South Korea and the United States. The quarterfinal matchup between Mexico and South Korea at Angel Stadium drew a crowd of 42,979, which was the largest attended game of the entire tournament.
Carpino was elevated to President following six seasons as the Angels Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As the sales and marketing lead for the Halos, he oversaw all aspects of marketing, promotions and ticket sales. His 16-year tenure as Club President is the longest in franchise history.