Scarlet Knight Enterprises names Fred Mangione as CEO

Rutgers Athletics has announced on Tuesday after that sports executive Fred Mangione has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Scarlet Knight Enterprises per a press release. Scarlet Knight Enterprises or SKE is the university’s newly established commercial arm focused on driving revenue growth and strategic business initiatives. Join The Knight Report now for $1 your first week and get 50% off an annual subscription! Mangione will bring more than three decades of experience in the sports and entertainment industry to Rutgers Athletic Department, where he will oversee the day-to-day operations of Scarlet Knight Enterprises. Among his responsibilities, he will be leading the organization’s commercial strategy, corporate partnerships, multimedia rights, premium experiences, ticketing initiatives and other revenue-generating opportunities as Rutgers continues to navigate the ever evolving landscape of college athletics. “Scarlet Knight Enterprises was created to accelerate how Rutgers Athletics generates revenue, builds strategic partnerships, and positions itself to compete at a higher level,” Rutgers Director of Athletics Keli Zinn said via a press release. “Fred Mangione is the ideal leader to help us achieve that vision. Fred has a strong history of delivering exceptional results for some of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment. His deep understanding of the New Jersey and New York sports and business landscape will be instrumental to our success.” Most recently, Mangione served as Chief Business Officer of the New York/New Jersey Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which just held it’s final game this past weekend inside of MetLife Stadium. Along with that, he has also held executive leadership positions with the New York Jets, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and MM Sports Consulting. “We are excited to welcome Fred Mangione as our new CEO,” Scarlet Knight Enterprises Board Chairman Oliver Luck said. “Fred is a proven leader with a track record of driving revenue growth and building successful organizations which is critical for Scarlet Knight Enterprises as we continue to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities ahead.” Mangione becomes the latest high-profile addition to Rutgers Athletic Deparment’s leadership team, as they continue to build Scarlet Knight Enterprises into a key driver of its financial strategy in the revenue-sharing era of college athletics.