K alen Jackson is the co-owner and Owner & Chief Brand Officer of the Indianapolis Colts. The youngest daughter of late owner Jim Irsay, she assumed a principal leadership role alongside her sisters following her father's death in 2025. Kalen has been with the organization since 2010, spearheading the team's philanthropic efforts, including the impactful 'Kicking the Stigma' mental health initiative.
She represents the Colts at NFL owners' meetings and serves on key league committees, including the Employee Benefits Committee. Her leadership focuses on modernizing the team's brand and deepening its community impact. As one of the youngest female owners in the NFL, she is a prominent voice for the next generation of sports executives.
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Kalen Jackson (née Irsay) is an American sports executive and a co-owner of the Indianapolis Colts. Born on July 6, 1987, in Indianapolis, she is the youngest daughter of the late Jim Irsay and the granddaughter of Robert Irsay.
She graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in sports management and marketing. Having grown up around the franchise, she transitioned directly from college into a leadership role within the team's front office.
Kalen Jackson’s professional career has focused on modernizing the Colts' brand and leading the Irsay family’s extensive philanthropy. She joined the Colts as a vice chair in 2010.
Her most significant contribution is the creation of Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive mental health awareness campaign that earned the Colts the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year at the 2025 ESPY Awards. Following her father’s death in May 2025, she assumed the titles of Owner and Chief Brand Officer, sharing control of the $5.9 billion franchise with her two sisters.
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Graduates from IU and joins the Colts as Vice Chair and co-owner.
Launches the Kicking the Stigma initiative.
Named a 'Woman of Influence' by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
Officially assumes the titles of Owner and Chief Brand Officer.
Kalen Jackson’s wealth is concentrated in her significant equity in the Indianapolis Colts and her leadership of the family’s foundation.
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