Dr. Jamil Northcutt - CSO
Sports Leadership | Strategic Growth | Partnerships & Advancement | Player Development & Engagement | Business Strategy & Operations
Dr. Jamil Northcutt is a seasoned sports executive with over 20 years of experience across the NCAA, NFL, and MLS. As the Founder/CEO of Strategic Transitions Advisors LLC, he specializes in strategic growth, leadership development, and business development. Jamil has held key leadership roles, including Senior VP of Player & League Advancement at MLS, overseeing player and league advancement, business development, risk management, and club relations. An Ole Miss alum and former standout football player with a doctorate in higher education, Jamil has dedicated his career to helping athletes, people, and organizations thrive by helping them navigate dynamic environments strategically.
+Sports Executive Leadership & Strategic Vision
+ Founder/CEO of Strategic Transitions Advisors LLC, helping organizations achieve sustainable growth.
+Held leadership roles at MLS, NFL, NCAA, and Cleveland Browns, Ole Miss Athletics, Kansas City Chiefs, and Southeastern Conference focusing on leadership, administration, operations, and strategic growth.
+Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
+Established the Player and League Advancement department at MLS from its inception to service 3 leagues, 20,000 players, 700+ teams, and 200+ club staff.
+ Have led business development strategies that have solicited and secured mid to seven figure partnerships from corporate organizations.
+ Contributed to fundraising and capital campaign initiatives by securing funds surpassing $150 million+.
+ Conducted investment and strategic partnerships due diligence.
+ Advanced player marketing and professional relations across multiple sports leagues and colleges by successfully negotiating mutually beneficial deals.
+League Advancement
+Led programs at MLS and other organizations, focusing on succession planning and advancing the current and future development of the next generation of sports professionals.
+Development & Operations
+Oversaw program development, implementation, administration, events, and new business identification for major professional and college sports leagues and teams.
+Operational Efficiency & Risk Mitigation
+Implemented performance analysis and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring operational excellence and financial health through proactive forecasting and meticulous management.
+Athletic Career
+Former Ole Miss football player, leading the Rebels to four bowl games and earning the Chucky Mullins Courage Award.