ASU names Graham Rossini as new Athletic Director

Graham Rossini is the new Athletic Director for Arizona State University.

Rossini worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks for 13 years, 10 of those as the Vice President of Special Projects and Fan Experience. He later spent a year with Lincoln City FC in England before returning to ASU.

Rossini replaces Ray Anderson, who resigned in November, as the Vice President of University Athletics after a tumultuous tenure that included an NCAA investigation into recruiting violations and a self-imposed postseason ban for the 2023 football season.

“It’s starting to set in that this is reality, but this is the honor of a lifetime, and I’m so happy to sit in the chair,” Rossini said.

Rossini explained he wanted the job because he loves ASU. As an ASU alumnus himself, Rossini has immense pride in the university. His wife is also a Sun Devil and played volleyball, making Rossini’s new role that much more personal for their entire family.

“To have an opportunity to step into a leadership role at a place that I’ve benefitted from, I couldn’t be prouder to represent ASU and be a big part of our movement as we go forward,” Rossini said.

Rossini said he had a lot of support from people around him when he made the decision to step into the role of Athletic Director at ASU.

Rossini is excited to continue making forward momentum with ASU athletics and keep fans excited as he moves forward in this new role.