Virginia Tech hires Ryan Gottlieb as deputy athletics director

Virginia Tech announced the hiring of Ryan Gottlieb as Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Strategy Officer, marking the first significant hire by new athletic director Brian White. Gottlieb previously worked under White at Florida Atlantic University, where he specialized in commercial growth and innovation in college athletics. His role will focus on developing strategies for revenue enhancement and improving operations for Virginia Tech Athletics. White expressed confidence in Gottlieb’s ability to drive sustainable revenue models and elevate the Hokies' athletic offerings.

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