Staff Directory
- Title:
- Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director/Chief Business Officer
- Alma Mater:
- Boston College, '01
Since joining UCLA in 2014, Chris Iacoi has been a member of the Department’s Executive Team and Cabinet. In his role as Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director/Chief Business Officer, he oversees various units within the department, including Business and Finance, Facilities, Game Management, Team Travel, Equipment Operations, Information Technology, Broadcast Operations, and Camps and Clinics. He also works closely with the Human Resources unit and is involved in the oversight of 10 sport programs.
As a primary financial advisor to the Director of Athletics, Iacoi plays a central role in the development, execution, and reconciliation of the Department’s budget. He also contributes to strategic planning, staffing needs, student-athlete initiatives, NIL operations, campus and conference initiatives and capital projects. Additionally, he led the creation of the department’s data analytics team in collaboration with the UCLA Anderson School’s MSBA program. Iacoi regularly works with campus officials, conference representatives, the NCAA, and other state and national organizations to address current topics and potential long-term changes in college athletics.
In addition to overseeing resource allocation, Iacoi has played a large role in the department’s revenue generation efforts. He was a key member of the negotiating team that secured UCLA’s Learfield/IMG and UnderArmour contracts, both of which were the largest in the nation at the time of signing. Iacoi also oversaw the transition of these contracts to the current partnerships with Nike/Jordan and JMI Sports. He works directly with campus partners, the Rose Bowl and external organizations on ticket sales strategies, licensing, retail and concessions. Furthermore, Iacoi serves as a main point of contact for legal counsel and coach representatives in contract negotiations, always adhering to University of California parameters.
Before joining UCLA, Iacoi spent over 12 years at Boston College, beginning as an undergraduate student worker in the Department of Athletics before being hired full-time as a Fiscal Coordinator in 2001. He steadily advanced through the department, eventually being named Business Manager in 2006 and Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations in 2010. During his time at Boston College, he was the primary financial contact for the department, overseeing long-term forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial and travel operations. Iacoi also served as the Assistant Tournament Manager for the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional and worked for 15 years as a day of game employee for the Boston Red Sox Security and Emergency Management staff.
An active member of the College Athletic Business Management Association (CABMA), Iacoi served on its Executive Committee from 2011 to 2016, including a term as the Association’s President during the 2014-15 year. In 2017 he was honored as CABMA’s Manager of the Year by his peers. Iacoi has represented UCLA on the Rose Bowl Management Committee and was selected as a member of the College AD’s 2019 Next Up class. He has participated in webinars and podcasts with the NCAA, AthleticDirectorU, Lead1, CABMA, and other organizations.
A native of Westerly, Rhode Island, Iacoi earned his Bachelor’s degree from Boston College in 2001 and his Master of Business Administration from BC's Carroll School of Management in 2005. He and his wife, Kate, along with their sons, reside in the Los Angeles area.
