Jeffrey Orridge named new CFL commissioner

Mar 17, 2015 - 3:42 PM Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) - Jeffrey L. Orridge was named the new commissioner of the Canadian Football League on Tuesday.

In August 2014, Mark Cohon announced that he would not seek another term in charge of the league.

Most recently the Executive Director of Sports and General Manager, Olympics for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Orridge has overseen rights acquisitions, partnership management, revenue initiatives and program execution involving marquee sports properties and digital opportunities.

"I believe we are living in an age of seemingly limitless possibilities and the opportunities ahead for the Canadian Football League are second to none," said Orridge, who will officially assume his new duties April 29.

Prior to joining CBC, Orridge was COO and head of Global Business Development for Right to Play International, a charity that improves the lives of children and youth around the world in the areas of health, education and wellness.

Born and raised in New York, Orridge graduated from Harvard Law School. He becomes the 13th commissioner in league history.