Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Graham Rossini

Arizona State University Athletic Director

Connecting Business and Athletics for Shared Success

Join Arizona Business Leadership Association on May 20, 2025 as we welcome Graham Rossini. Graham became the Sun Devil Athletic Director in May 2024 and has a bachelor’s degree and MBA from ASU.

During his presentation, Graham will touch on:

• How Sun Devil Athletics operates as a high-performing, purpose-driven enterprise within America’s most innovative university — and what that means for Phoenix’s business community.
• Insights into ASU’s move to the Big 12 Conference — how it strengthens the university’s national brand, drives economic value, and opens new partnership opportunities.
• The leadership principles, strategic investments, and community engagement efforts driving ASU’s pursuit of competitive excellence and student-athlete success.
• Opportunities for local business leaders to engage with Sun Devil Athletics — from brand partnerships and community programs to networking and game-day experiences.

Graham is a sports business veteran with more than 20 years of leadership at the MLB and Power 5 level. He leads the growth of Sun Devil Athletics which includes 26 intercollegiate varsity sports and more than 650 student-athletes. Rossini’s return to ASU followed 13 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks as Vice President of Special Projects & Fan Experience.

A passionate community supporter and advocate, Graham has worked with The Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a member of "The Vinnies" since 2015 and is a past board member of TGen, Vitalant, Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Downtown Phoenix Warehouse District and the ASU Alumni Association. 

We look forward to seeing you on May 20 to end our 2024-25 season!

We extend our gratitude to AzBL's Presenting Partner BBSI & Chairman Partner Alliance Bank of Arizona

When  
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Agenda
7:30 am - Check-in, Networking & Breakfast Buffet
8:00 am - Welcome & Announcements by AzBL President, Rachel Lutowsky
8:15 am - Presentation by Graham Rossini
9:00 am - Additional Networking until 9:30

Place 
Papago Golf Club, Evie's Pavilion
5595 E. Karsten Way Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Cost
$75 per person-AzBL members
$85 per person-guests

Event table sponsor opportunity:
Includes: Reserved table of 6 - included 6 seats, recognition at the podium & company logo at reserved table

RSVP required by noon on May 16.

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