What Is Billy Beane Doing Today and Where Is He Working?

Billy Beane, renowned for transforming baseball through analytics, now serves as a senior advisor to Oakland Athletics’ owner John Fisher.

After stepping down from his role as executive vice president of baseball operations in November 2022, Beane passed the leadership to David Forst.

Although his role with the Athletics continues, Beane has broadened his interests beyond baseball.

Beane has stakes in several soccer clubs, such as Barnsley in England and AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands. He has also invested in a data analytics firm and owns a professional cricket team in India.

This expansion into various sports and industries highlights Beane’s innovative approach and commitment to applying data-driven strategies in diverse fields.

In a move that highlights his diverse interests, Beane joined the board of directors for the software company NetSuite in 2007.

The company’s co-founder, Evan Goldberg, praised Beane for his unique ability to blend data with instinct.

Beane’s influence extends to the digital world as well, having served as a consultant for the video game MLB Front Office Manager, where he appears as a character.