Russell Jerome Brandon (born June 1967)[1][2] is an American sports executive, and current CEO and President of the United Football League (UFL).

[6] After a brief stint with a New York Yankees division called Sports Advertising Network, he eventually joined the front office of the Florida Marlins and was there as part of the 1997 World Series championship team.

Six days after the Marlins won the World Series, Brandon joined the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League on November 1, 1997.

As CEO, Brandon increased his influence on the team and handled most of its day-to-day operations while owner Ralph Wilson's health began to decline.

On November 8, 2021, Russ Brandon was named president of league and football operations of the XFL, succeeding the departing Jeffrey Pollack.