30-Year industry veteran brings multi-venue operations expertise and major event leadership
NEW YORK, JUNE 11, 2026 – Legends Global, the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, today announced the appointment of Caroline Wright as Executive Vice President, North American Venues. Wright brings more than 30 years of executive leadership in sports and entertainment, specializing in multi-venue operations, capital project delivery, and major event execution. In this role, Wright will lead venue operations for the company’s portfolio of North American arenas, stadiums, theaters, and convention centers.
“Caroline brings a rare combination of operational experience and strategic vision that will continue to strengthen our network of North American venues,” said Josh Kritzler, President, North American Venues & Content, Legends Global. “Her ability to manage complexity at scale while keeping partners and fans at the center is unmatched. We’re excited to welcome her to our team and energized by what we will build together.”
Added Wright: “Legends Global has built a trusted reputation by combining deep expertise with a genuine commitment to its partners and the experiences they deliver on the world’s biggest stages. I’m proud to join this team and bring the operational discipline and partnership-first approach that has defined my career to help our venues perform at their very best.”
Wright joins Legends Global from Tepper Sports & Entertainment, where as Senior Vice President & Chief Venues Officer she led venue operations and capital strategy for Bank of America Stadium and Atrium Health Performance Park, home to the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and MLS’s Charlotte FC. During her tenure, she negotiated $650 million in public investment for the Panthers’ $800 million stadium renovation. Prior to Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Wright spent 27 years at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), rising to Vice President of Operations & General Manager of Venues. She directed seven facilities supporting the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts across 433-plus annual events, contributing to four championship seasons — NBA Championship, MLS Cup, Calder Cup, and Grey Cup.
Over the course of her career, Wright has delivered major events reaching millions of fans, including NHL All-Star, NHL World Cup of Hockey, NBA All-Star, CFL Grey Cup, IIHF World Junior Championships, MLS Cup Final and 2020 NHL Return to Play Bubble.
Legends Global boasts a network of more than 250 venues in North America, including top stadiums such as Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, and Soldier Field in Chicago; leading arenas such as Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, and Coliseo de Puerto Rico in Puerto Rico; prominent theaters such as The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Altria Theater in Richmond, and Coca-Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico; and local economic-driving convention centers such as Moscone Center in San Francisco, Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, among many other venues.
About Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility & consulting, owner’s rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content & booking. Through our white-label approach, we keep our partners front and center while leveraging the power of our global network: over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
