After a months long search to find Larry Scott’s successor as Pac-12 Commissioner, AP reporter Ralph Drusso has broken the story that MGM Resorts executive George Kliavkoff will be taking the job.
AP source: Pac-12 hires sports entertainment executive George Kliavkoff of MGM Resorts as its new commissioner.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) May 13, 2021
Kliavkoff represents an interesting decision from the conference. His ties to Las Vegas could give the Pac-12 links to the growing sports betting market. Kliavkoff also has a sports background.