Stadium ownership and management concern Oak View Group (OVG) has named longtime stadium technology veteran Katee LaPoff as its new chief technology officer, a promotion from her role as OVG’s senior vice president of project management and technology, which she held for the past three years. In her new role, LaPoff will continue to report to OVG executives Steve Collins, president of global venue development, as well as Ade Patton, chief financial officer, and Chris Granger, president of OVG360.
In her new role as CTO, LaPoff will lead a diverse and talented technology team, fostering innovation and collaboration across OVG’s businesses. Over the last three years at OVG, LaPoff was responsible for the global strategy and execution of venue technology, including those at the Moody Center, Acrisure Arena, and CFG Bank Arena. Prior to OVG, LaPoff was the SVP of Technology at Madison Square Garden Companies for 10 years after which she held a variety of positions at Sterling Project Development related to the management of large venue enterprise and information technology systems and operations.
A regular panelist, moderator and overall thought-leader at the stadium technology conference SEAT, Katee is a graduate of the University of North Texas (B.A.) and Regis University where she holds an M.S. in Management and Organizational Leadership.
“Our Oak View Group leaders and teams have an unwavering commitment to innovation and disruption in the sports and live entertainment industry,” said LaPoff, in a prepared statement. “Nowhere is the entrepreneurial spirit more important and relevant than technology, where pushing the boundaries is critical to staying ahead. I am thrilled to step into the CTO role and continue to work across divisions to deliver tech strategies that add value for our partners while bringing teams and artists closer to their fans.”
OVG also named Josh Pell as president of premium experiences and global strategy. In his expanded role Pell will oversee Oak View Group’s e-commerce platform and all premium opportunities, and will continue to manage OVG’s hospitality, food & beverage, and technology design initiatives globally, according to OVG.
