49ers promote Al Guido to CEO — but Jed York still oversees Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch
SANTA CLARA – Al Guido is switching job titles in the 49ers’ front office, moving from president to CEO, a role previously held by Jed York, who succeeded his mother as principal owner last March.
York, the CEO since 2010, will remain heavily involved in the 49ers’ operations, with both coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch still reporting to him as they head into their 10th season together.
“Al has been an exceptional leader for this organization for more than a decade,” York said in a statement. “His vision, partnership, and steady leadership have positioned the 49ers for success today and well into the future. The evolution of his role reflects how essential he has been to this organization and our confidence about what’s ahead.”
It has been a decade since a 49ers’ front office move in which Guido replaced Paraag Marathe as team president, two years after Guido succeeded Marathe as chief operating officer.
“This has always been a team effort,” Guido said in a statement. “I am grateful for the trust Jed and the York family have shown in me, and proud of the staff I get to work alongside every day. The focus remains on winning — on the field and across the organization — and that standard will continue to guide our work.”
York and Guido are scheduled to appear this morning at Moscone Center in Super Bowl LX’s opening press conference, along with other local leaders and athletes.
While the 49ers continue to expand their international branding, Guido has taken great pride entering this year’s marquee doubleheader at Levi’s Stadium: Super Bowl LX next Sunday, and the FIFA World Cup this summer. Large-scale concerts and other events have also brought a steady flow of fans – and income – to Levi’s Stadium.
“Being able to bring a Super Bowl and World Cup in the same year, no one will ever do it, and we will,” Guido said in May 2023. “We know it’s a tall task putting this on. We would not have been able to do without all the support. I’m very thankful to the city of Santa Clara and what they’ve been able to do to support us in all those efforts.”
Two years ago, the NFL announced the Super Bowl would make an encore at Levi’s Stadium, a decade after it hosted the championship game’s 50th edition.
Guido has often defended the 49ers through the City of Santa Clara’s years-long feud over stadium management and a 2016 audit.
Since 2018, Guido has concurrently served as chairman and CEO of Elevate, a consulting firm for global sports and entertainment. He is a native of Washington Township, N.J., and resides in Los Gatos with his wife, Thea, and their three daughters.