Matt Elliott named next UH Mānoa athletics director, pending regents' approval
Ex-UH athletics director Craig Angelos reapplies for position
UH President Wendy Hensel selected Elliott following a national search.
'I'm excited to welcome Matt, with his Division I experience and strong Hawaiʻi ties, to the UH ʻohana,' Hensel said in a statement. 'He's a passionate leader who's ready to elevate UH athletics.'
Elliott spent 13 years in athletics administration at UCLA, most recently as Chief Strategy Officer. There, he helped guide the Bruins' move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and led development of a five-year strategic plan. He also played key roles in NIL policy, legal affairs, and a record-setting $280 million apparel deal.Since 2024, Elliott has served as Senior Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, working closely with state leaders on advocacy efforts. He and his family returned to Hawaiʻi in 2022.
'This is home for us,' Elliott said. 'It's an honor to lead a program that reflects the pride of our local community. I look forward to building something great with our student-athletes, coaches, and fans.'
Originally from Massachusetts, Elliott holds a law degree from Northwestern and a BA from Amherst College, where he was on the varsity crew team. He moved to Hawaiʻi in 2005 to clerk for U.S. District Judge Alan C. Kay and met his wife, a Punahou graduate, soon after.
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If confirmed, Elliott will begin no later than July 1, with a base salary of $425,004, plus performance-based incentives.
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