The Baltimore Orioles Welcome Darline Llamas Llopis As CFO

Darline Llamas Llopis has been appointed as the new chief financial officer for the Baltimore Orioles, entrusting her with the oversight of all budgeting, financial planning, and payroll functions for the organization.

Llamas Llopis will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of budgeting, financial planning, and payroll for the organisation.

Commenting on Llopis’ appointment, president of Business Operations for the Orioles, Catie Griggs, said: “Darline’s experience spans a wide range of industries and sports, arming her with the knowledge and skill that’ll support our growing business operation,” Griggs said.

She expressed anticipation for collaborating with Llamas Llopis and the leadership team to enhance the Orioles’ financial strategy and drive further growth.

Expressing her enthusiasm about joining the Orioles, newly appointed chief financial officer, Llopis, said: “Joining the storied Orioles organization during such a transformative time is a dream come true,” she stated.

Before joining the Orioles, Llamas Llopis garnered valuable experience over four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, where she served as vice president of Finance and Retail. Her responsibilities in this role encompassed finance, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, procurement, and merchandise operations.

Additionally, Llopis previously held the position of director of finance and controller for the Los Angeles Rams for four years, further strengthening her credentials in the sport’s financial realm. Her professional journey began in public accounting, where she worked with Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers as a member of the Commercial Real Estate practice.

Llopis earned her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of Southern California (USC), where she graduated cum laude with her undergraduate degree in business. As a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA), she remains an active CPA. 

This appointment reflects the Orioles’ commitment to not only enhancing their financial operations but also to ensuring that they are well-positioned for future growth and success in the increasingly competitive sports business landscape.

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