Source: Mike Clemens
Jun 18, 2025, 6:00 PM CST
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Green Bay’s iconic Lambeau Field may be the perfect backdrop when Ed Policy steps into his new role as President and CEO of the Packers next month. The 54-year-old will officially take over for Mark Murphy following the annual team shareholders meeting on July 25th. But for Policy, this moment is not just about titles. He talked one-on-one with Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens about his goal for continuing a mission rooted in football, community, and stewardship.
Listen to the interview with Ed Policy here:
Policy’s path to this role reads like a master class in football leadership. He grew up around the business of the sport, starting with his father, Carmen Policy, a respected executive with the 49ers and Browns. But after earning a law degree — which can be invaluable for navigating complex player contracts, building agreements, and league operations — Policy instead served as commissioner of the Arena Football League before joining the National Football League (NFL) itself. Yet his dream, he shares, has always been to work for a team.
“In 2012, when the Packers had an opening, they were already on my shortlist of dream teams,” Policy says. “Mark Murphy was in New York for interviews, and we hit it off right away. A few months later, I was here.”
Policy has been an integral part of major changes in Green Bay ever since, including the Titletown development, Lambeau Field renovations, and the NFL Draft. He was also present in 2019 when then-President Mark Murphy restructured the football leadership, creating a direct line from the general manager, head coach, and finance VP to the president.
“I think Mark made the change for sound reasons, and it’s worked well,” Policy explains. “We’ve got three excellent people in those roles working extremely well together. As long as that continues, I see no reason to change it.”
Looking ahead, Policy says his priorities for the team are clear, too.
“The Packers organization really exists for three things: to win football games, to keep the Packers in Green Bay, and to strengthen our community,” he tells Clemens. “That’s where I’ll focus.”
Part of that focus will include maintaining Lambeau Field as both a historic landmark and a cutting-edge facility. And, as always in Green Bay, community engagement remains central. Plus, Policy will need to ensure the team’s business operations remain strong enough to support continued on-field success.
When asked about success and beating the competition, Policy knows the road ahead won’t be easy. The NFC North may be tougher than ever with the Vikings, Lions, and Bears all strengthening their rosters.
“Our division might be the most competitive in the NFL, and maybe in league history,” he says. “We’ve got our work cut out for us, but so do they.”
With steady leadership and a clear vision, Policy is ready to guide the Packers into their next chapter. And you can count on it being one built on the same pillars that have made the franchise unique for generations.
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