CAA Names Dasha Smith as Chief Operating Officer, Joins Agency From NFL

Variety - Oct 5, 2026

CAA has named Dasha Smith as the new chief operating officer, following her tenure at the National Football League. At the NFL, Smith was executive VP, chief administrative officer, working as a member of commissioner Roger Goodell’s executive operating committee. During her tenure, Smith helped shape the league’s enterprise strategy and oversaw a broad portfolio […]

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