Oak View Group, a partner in Co-op Live, promotes Simon Hanna to the role of Senior Vice President of Operations.
💡 Insights: Simon Hanna, a seasoned leader in global hospitality and live events, has been tapped as Oak View Group's (OVG) Senior Vice President of Operations. With over 15 years under his belt, he brings valuable experience to oversee the operational delivery of OVG's expanding portfolio of live entertainment venues, like Co-op Live. His previous role was as the COO at Freemans Event Partners. Simon will collaborate with key executives, such as Rebecca Kane Burton and Michalis Fragkiadakis, to improve the fan experience, enhance commercial performance, and drive innovation. His track record includes delivering operations for landmark events, including the Paris Olympics 2024 and the Rome Ryder Cup 2023. He's also worked at various prestigious venues like Wembley, Murrayfield, Cheltenham Racecourse, and Lord's.
👋 Welcome aboard, Simon! It's a humble brag to have you join OVG at such an exciting phase of our international growth. The passion you've exhibited for delivering top-notch guest experiences aligns perfectly with OVG's priority on innovation, hospitality, and the fan journey.
🎙️ Michalis Fragkiadakis chimed in, expressing delight at having Simon on board. He believes Simon's operational expertise and hands-on leadership style will be indispensable as OVG expands globally, invests in hospitality, and continues to reshape the future of live entertainment venues.
With Simon at the helm, fans and partners can look forward to incredible experiences at OVG's properties, like Co-op Live. 🚀 Onwards and upwards! 💪
Simon's extensive background in live events makes him an ideal fit to further elevate the entertainment offerings at OVG's venues, such as Co-op Live.
Simon's unique combination of leadership skills and sporting event experience will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective to OVG's global expansion, particularly in enhancing fan experiences and driving innovation in their sports-related entertainment venues.
