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Burke Nihill

President and Chief Executive Officer

Biography

Burke Nihill is President and Chief Executive Officer for the Tennessee Titans. During his time with the Titans, Nihill has overseen the team's bid for Nashville's record-breaking 2019 NFL Draft; the expansion and renovation of Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, the Titans practice facility; and the approval, design, and construction of the team's new, enclosed stadium as the anchor of a transformational new town center on Nashville's East Bank.

Among his first projects as CEO, Nihill led the team's development of a new mission statement – "Win, Serve, Entertain" – which has become a centering statement for the franchise. The statement guides strategy and decision-making throughout the organization, from the football team and content creators to human resources and fan engagement.

In his previous roles with the team, Burke led the club's legal and human resources functions and worked on club initiatives related to state and local government, company culture, and general business planning and strategy for both the Titans and Nissan Stadium.

Before joining the Titans, Burke worked in various legal and management roles across a range of industries, including technology, big-box retail and professional services.

Nihill was recently named 'Most Admired CEO' by the Nashville Business Journal. He also serves on the Board of Directors at the United Way of Greater Nashville, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp., Belmont University, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and Nashville Major Events Committee.

He resides in the Nashville area with his wife, Holly, and their three children.

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