Jim Pohlad, Chairman of the Minnesota Twins

What’s it like leading a family business that invests in everything from baseball to robotics to soft drinks?
We went to Minneapolis to talk with Jim Pohlad, chairman of the Minnesota Twins and co-head of the Pohlad Companies, about the balance between building for the long-term and the desire to “win now,” the process behind designing the Twins’ much-loved Target Field, and his family’s enduring commitment to its home state and town.
Jim began his career as a public accountant before joining the family business in 1970. Carl R. Pohlad founded the Pohlad Companies in the 1950s, and Jim now shares the responsibility for leading the business with his two brothers, Bill and Bob.
In this conversation, Jim talks about how he and his brothers stay close and make decisions as a collective while setting an example for the next generation. We also discuss how and when the family has decided to use its voice to advocate for social justice and meaningfully contribute to the Minneapolis community.