LAS VEGAS (June 5, 2024) – Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today
announced that Chandra Allison, a sales and marketing leader with 30
years of diverse experience in the hospitality and events industries,
has joined the Company as Executive Vice President, Sales and Service
for Sphere – a next-generation entertainment medium in Las Vegas that
is redefining the future of entertainment.
In this new role, Ms. Allison will be responsible for driving Sphere’s
sales strategies and ensuring exceptional customer experiences at
Sphere. Working with executive leadership, Ms. Allison will develop and
implement sales and service strategies aligned with the Company’s
overall business objectives and strategic direction, including
developing a corporate conference business for product launches and
other events. As part of her role, she will oversee the sales and
service teams to achieve continued revenue growth, market expansion, and
outstanding customer satisfaction. She will also work to develop and
execute comprehensive sales plans, optimize service delivery, and build
strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders in the Las Vegas
market and beyond.
“Sphere has established itself as a destination for immersive
experiences unlike anywhere else, but we’re just scratching the
surface of what this new medium can offer,” said Jennifer Koester,
President, Sphere Business Operations. “Chandra has been working with
our team as a consultant, and we are excited to make her an official
part of our Sphere family as we continue raising an already high bar for
what artists, brands, and customers experience at Sphere.”
“Throughout my career, I have focused on delivering major events and
exceptional hospitality experiences in Las Vegas,” said Ms. Allison.
“Sphere is a game-changer in this dynamic market, and this is a
tremendous opportunity to continue working with the team to develop
one-of-a-kind experiences that enhance Sphere’s presence in Las Vegas
across a range of event categories and guest experiences.”
Ms. Allison brings extensive experience in developing exceptional
meetings, conventions, exhibitions, and entertainment events, with a
focus on the Las Vegas market. Most recently, Ms. Allison served as
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Oak View Group (OVG). In
this role, she was responsible for overseeing strategy and growth across
the OVG360 portfolio, including the design and development of meeting
spaces, business strategy, and programming for OVG’s planned Las Vegas
hotel and casino project. Prior to joining OVG, Ms. Allison served in
roles of increasing responsibility over nearly 25 years with The
Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. In her last role as Senior Vice President
of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Allison led sales and marketing efforts for
group, convention, tradeshow, and leisure sales. Ms. Allison’s
experience prior to The Venetian Resort includes events and sales roles
at Las Vegas hotel and casino properties.
Ms. Allison is an active member of several industry trade organizations,
including Meetings Professional International and Hospitality Sales and
Marketing Association International.
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About Sphere Entertainment Co.
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment
and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation
entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine
the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas
in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which
operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and
MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated
streaming product, MSG+, delivers a wide range of live sports content
and other programming. More information is available at
sphereentertainmentco.com [1].
