John Angelos is a prominent American businessman known for his leadership in professional sports and media, having served as the Chairman and CEO of the Baltimore Orioles and President and COO of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). After being named Executive Vice President of the Baltimore Orioles in 1999, John Angelos steadily advanced within the team’s hierarchy, laying the groundwork for a distinguished career in professional sports and media leadership. He later assumed roles as Chief Operating Officer and ultimately served as Chairman and CEO of the Baltimore Orioles from 2020 to 2024. During his tenure, Angelos made key operational decisions, notably negotiating the strategic relocation of the team’s spring training facilities to Sarasota, Florida, in 2009.
His broader industry participation also extended to the Thoroughbred racing and gaming industry, where he served on the board of the Maryland Million and executive produced racing-focused interactive shows. Most recently, the Angelos family completed the sale of a controlling stake in the Baltimore Orioles in 2024, marking a significant transition for the franchise. Throughout his leadership roles, John Angelos has consistently demonstrated a capacity for strategic development, operational excellence, and a keen understanding of the evolving landscape of professional sports and entertainment.