UCLA Appoints Tim Harris as Athletic Director, Replacing Martin Jarmond
UCLA has removed athletic director Martin Jarmond and appointed former Lakers executive Tim Harris to the position.
Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 2026 —
UCLA has announced a change in its athletic department leadership. Martin Jarmond has been removed from his position as athletic director. The university has appointed Tim Harris, a former executive with the Los Angeles Lakers, to fill the role.
The specific reasons for Martin Jarmond’s departure from UCLA were not provided by the university at the time of this report. Jarmond’s tenure at UCLA saw the Bruins transition from the Pac-12 Conference to the Big Ten Conference. Further details regarding the transition and the scope of Tim Harris’s new responsibilities are expected to be released by UCLA.
Tim Harris brings a background in professional sports management to his new role. His experience includes a previous executive position with the Los Angeles Lakers. The appointment marks a significant shift in leadership for UCLA’s extensive athletics program.
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