Simmelkjaer will oversee all personnel and operations at the world's premier community running organization.
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He will assume this role on November 15.
"We are excited for Rob to lead our organization through its next phase of performance, growth, and impact. He brings sports leadership experience, a record of driving strategic transformation, and a commitment to our mission of helping and inspiring people through running," said George Hirsch, Chair of the Board of Directors of NYRR.
Simmelkjaer is a runner and two-time New York City Marathon finisher, a native New Yorker, an experienced sports business executive, and a government official, with a record of leadership and performance across a range of sports and media organizations.
Kerin Hempel will step down as chief executive officer after leading the organization through her second TCS New York City Marathon.
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