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who we are
Lead by our diverse and deeply experienced leadership team, we are committed to elevating expectations in venues across the world. This includes unique premium events, gracious hospitality, imaginative menus, and holistic venue management solutions gleaned from our extensive background and honed through our experience developing and managing an elite roster of arenas, stadiums, theatres, convention centers, and more in communities worldwide.
our leadership
Founders
Tim Leiweke
Chairman & CEO
Leiweke is a leader and veteran in the sports and entertainment industry with over 40 years of experience. From being one of the youngest sports executives in the history of the NBA and NHL, to becoming the CEO of AEG corporation, Tim’s trademark has been to leave each stop in his career better and significantly stronger than where he found it. He has helped create some of the world’s most iconic music festivals and has built many championship teams across the NBA, NHL, MLS, AHL, and DEL.
Irving azoff
Co-founder
Azoff, a 2020 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has over 40 years of experience in music and entertainment and is widely considered to be one of the most influential people in the industry over his entire career. In 1974, Irving founded Front Line Management and began his journey to own the largest music management company in the business in Azoff Music Management.
Irving has been the exclusive manager for global acts such as the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Journey, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen and over time, has grown to include current stars like Lizzo, Travis Scott, Harry Styles, Christina Aguilera and Meghan Trainor. During his career, Irving also served as the CEO of Ticketmaster, Chairman of Live Nation, and Chairman and CEO of MSG Entertainment.
Executive committee
Tim Leiweke
CHAIRMAN & CEO
Francesca Bodie
CHIEF
OPERATING
OFFICER
Ade Patton
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ann Jackson
CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER
Christina Song
GENERAL COUNSEL
Steve Collins
PRESIDENT
Global Venue Development & Special Projects
Chris Granger
PRESIDENT
OVG360
Jessica Koravos
PRESIDENT
OVG International
Dan Griffis
PRESIDENT
Global Partnerships
Jay Voelker
PRESIDENT
Crown Properties Collection
Greg O’Dell
PRESIDENT
OVG360 / Venue Management
Kristina Heney
EVP
Marketing, Media & Conferences
Randi Bernstein
SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL
Global Venue & Business Development
Keegan McDonald
VP
Business Development
we value
We believe in the power of a diverse community and the value in appreciating the lived experiences of everyone at all levels of the company no matter their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status or ability. We believe that actionable, long-lasting change is driven by intentional practices which is why our focus is on building a diverse Workforce, cultivating an inclusive Workplace, and enhancing our marketplace so that it delivers culturally relevant products and services.
As our nation learns how to face some its ills—racial injustice, gender bias, global oppression, heterosexism, religious intolerance, and ableism, OVG continues to grow and become reflective of our ever-evolving landscape. In times like these recognizing diversity, fostering inclusion, and working towards common core values have become more urgent than ever.
We know the importance of moving from ideals to action, and we are committed to building diverse talent pipelines, increasing development opportunities for underrepresented minorities, holding space for brave conversations, and investing in the communities that we serve.
We know that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need to hold ourselves accountable and reimagine our workforce, workplace, and marketplace so that it better reflects the communities we serve. While we are physically apart, we are not alone. Together, we achieve.
Our proactive actions today will pay off tomorrow. Climate change is already impacting communities where we’re present and our industry more broadly. Thankfully, we are equipped – and are already implementing – the solutions to lead climate action and overcome this emerging crisis. Solutions may look different along our journey and across our portfolio, but we are committed to implementing just and meaningful solutions in every community in which we operate.
Our venues represent a safe space for communities to gather and enjoy sports and live entertainment. We work with the leaders in safety, security, and technology to minimize and neutralize any potential threat to our guests’ experience.
Our goal is to develop a prevention culture and “first preventers” so that fans, and talent, and management all contribute to safety and security for all to enjoy.
