Kieran Kelliher embarks on a pivotal role as Dallas Mavericks CFO, aiming to steer long-term strategic investments, following his impactful tenure with the Bulls.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Thursday they have appointed Kieran Kelliher as chief financial officer, reporting to CEO Rick Welts.
In his role, Kelliher will oversee finance and administrative matters, focusing on long-term strategic investments for the organization, the Mavs said in a release.
“We are pleased to welcome Kieran to the Mavericks,” Welts said. “His deep expertise in financial strategy and extensive NBA experience will play a meaningful role in the future of our organization and the exciting opportunities ahead.”
Kelliher joins the Mavericks as CFO after 12 years at the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bulls Charities in similar roles. He is currently listed as the Bulls’ Vice President of Finance & Administration.
During his tenure in Chicago, he led the Bulls’ efforts to host the NBA All-Star Game in 2020, spearheaded the launch of its G League franchise (Windy City Bulls) in 2016, and drove operational excellence through the organization’s recent growth, the Mavs release stated.
“I am honored to join the Mavericks at this critical juncture, to help continue the winning culture of investing in our fan and employee experience,” said Kelliher. “Thanks to the whole team for granting me this opportunity.”
With the move to Dallas, Kelliher will continue to serve on the NBA G League’s Leadership and Labor Relations Committees and the NBA’s Risk Management Advisory Council. He will remain engaged with Northwestern University, where he previously taught as an adjunct lecturer in the Sports Master’s program and co-chaired the program’s admissions committee, and Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit organization where he previously served on the national board of directors.
Kelliher is a proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with degrees in accounting and finance, and spent nine years with Deloitte before joining the Bulls.