Founded by Irving Azoff and Tim Leiweke in 2015 to re-imagine the industry by leveraging decades of collective expertise, strategic partnerships, and collaborating with top artists, promoters, athletes, leaders, and fans.
We develop and deliver the highest-quality venues in the world fostering exceptional events and experiences focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.
At our core, we are fans. We work as one in service of the millions that travel through our portfolio of assets around the world.
As a company and as individuals we are committed to actively empowering and strengthening our communities. We recognize and embrace our responsibility as global citizens to mobilize and scale our resources to connect people and inspire positive and substantive change around the globe.
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.
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.
CHAIRMAN & CEO
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Business Development
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OVG360
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Global Venue Development & Special Projects
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OVG International
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CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER
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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 implement just and meaningful solutions in every community that 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.Â
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.
