Seahawks roles for Khosla family announced as team sale becomes final

The record $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks from the Paul G. Allen Estate to the Khosla family is now final, the team announced Thursday, and the roles that the members of the Khosla family will play in the team’s front office are also set.

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Vinod Khosla, who has led the incoming ownership group, will be the team chair. That role was previously held by Jody Allen, who oversaw the team in the years following the 2018 death of her brother Paul Allen, who bought the Seahawks in 1997.

A legacy to preserve … pic.twitter.com/2wXpF1sBtS

— Vinod Khosla (@vkhosla) September 3, 2026

Neeru Khosla, Vinod’s wife, will be the controlling owner of the team as well as president of the Seahawks Charitable Foundation.

Neal Khosla, the son of Vinod and Neeru, will be vice chair.

Last week: NFL owners approve Seahawks sale to Khosla-led group

The Khosla family released a statement Thursday as the finalization of the sale was announced:

We are honored and excited to begin this next chapter. The Seahawks are known for their championship culture, winning football, and a deep connection to the 12s and the Pacific Northwest. We look forward to engaging with the Seattle community and building upon the legacy and traditions that make this franchise so special. We would like to extend our gratitude to the investors joining our ownership group and to everyone who has supported us throughout the sale process.

Following approval by NFL owners on August 26, we are proud to announce the sale of our franchise to the Khosla family has officially closed. The Khosla family is now the controlling owner of the team.

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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 3, 2026

The Seahawks also announced 12 co-owners joining the Khosla family:

• Mark Stevens
• Aramburuzabala Family
• Val Blavatnik
• Sheryl Sokoloff
• Gonzalo Hevia Baillères
• Jesse van der Werf
• Samir Kaul
• Sunny Gupta
• Nader Naini
• Penny Pritzker
• Carlyle and Dynasty Equity
• Sixth Street

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A press conference to formally introduce the Khosla family as Seahawks owners will be held at 11 a.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Lumen Field, just hours before the defending champion Seahawks begin the 2026 NFL season in a rematch of the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.

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