College sports' power conferences -- Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 -- have hired a high-profile investigator in professional sports to lead their new governing body that will oversee revenue sharing and NIL contracts.

MLB executive Bryan Seeley has been hired after a months-long search for a CEO to lead the new College Sports Commission, a spokesperson for the power conferences told CBS Sports on Friday. Seeley emerged as the leader in May as the four commissioners, alongside a group of athletic directors, began finalizing plans for implementation of the long-awaited House v. NCAA settlement , which was approved on Friday.

All four power conference commisioners released a joint statement commending Seeley's hiring.

"Bryan brings unwavering integrity and a wealth of relevant experien

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