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Keith Pelley

Keith Pelley is a Canadian sports and media executive who became president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in 2024.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Keith Pelley is a Canadian sports and media executive who became president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in April 2024. He has held senior leadership roles with the European Tour Group, Rogers Media, TSN, and the Toronto Argonauts. Pelley was born in Toronto and grew up in Etobicoke, and is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University.

Early life and education

Keith Pelley was born in Toronto on January 11, 1964, and grew up in Etobicoke, a suburb of Toronto. He studied at Toronto Metropolitan University, which was then known as Ryerson University.

Career in broadcasting and sports media

Pelley began his career at TSN, a Canadian sports television network, and later held senior roles in Canadian broadcasting and media. He served as president of TSN, executive vice-president at CTVglobemedia, and president of Rogers Media.

Sports executive career

Pelley served as president and CEO of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. In 2015, he became CEO of the European Tour Group, which is now associated with the DP World Tour. In April 2024, he was appointed president and CEO of MLSE, the parent company of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and other teams.

Personal background

Sources describe Pelley as a Toronto native and local sports executive with extensive experience across Canadian and international sports organizations.

Key facts

  • Pelley became president and CEO of MLSE in April 2024.
  • He previously led the European Tour Group, now associated with the DP World Tour.
  • He worked in Canadian sports media and broadcasting, including senior roles at TSN and Rogers Media.
  • He also served as president and CEO of the Toronto Argonauts.
  • Pelley was born in Toronto and grew up in Etobicoke.
  • He is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Canadian context

Pelley is a Canadian executive from Toronto whose career has spanned major Canadian sports and media institutions, including TSN, Rogers Media, the Toronto Argonauts, and MLSE.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Keith Pelley?
Keith Pelley is a Canadian sports and media executive who is president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
What is Keith Pelley known for?
He is known for leading major sports and media organizations, including MLSE, the European Tour Group, Rogers Media, TSN, and the Toronto Argonauts.
How old is Keith Pelley?
He was born on January 11, 1964, which makes him 62 years old as of 2026.
What is Keith Pelley's role at Golf Canada?
The provided sources do not identify Keith Pelley as holding a formal role at Golf Canada.
Did Keith Pelley work at the CBC?
The provided sources do not show a CBC job at the corporation itself; they do show that he worked with Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, which involved Canadian broadcast partners.
Where is Keith Pelley from?
He is from Toronto, Ontario, and grew up in Etobicoke.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Pelley
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian nationality, Toronto/Etobicoke background, and major career roles including MLSE, Rogers Media, TSN, and the Toronto Argonauts.
  2. Toronto Metropolitan University Magazine — https://magazine.torontomu.ca/qa-with-keith-pelley-president-and-ceo-of-mlse/
    Supports: MLSE role, hometown return to Toronto, and prior leadership roles at TSN, Rogers Media, CFL, and the European Tour Group.
  3. MLSE Foundation — https://www.mlsefoundation.org/board-of-directors/keith-pelley
    Supports: MLSE appointment, Toronto native background, education, and prior leadership roles.
  4. SickKids — https://www.sickkids.ca/en/staff/p/keith-pelley/
    Supports: MLSE appointment, Toronto native background, and career history including Rogers Media and Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium.
  5. Sportsnet — https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/mlse-hiring-keith-pelley-as-president-and-ceo/
    Supports: MLSE hiring, Etobicoke upbringing, and background at TSN, Rogers Media, and the Toronto Argonauts.
  6. CBC — https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7080101
    Supports: MLSE appointment, previous roles, age at time of article, and career at TSN and Rogers Media.