Madison Square Garden Entertainment Names Lucas Watson As President Of MSG Sphere

(CelebrityAccess) — Madison Sq. Backyard Leisure introduced that business veteran Lucas Watson has been employed to function President of MSG’s modern Sphere enviornment model.

In his new position, which he formally begins on March twenty eighth, Watson will lead technique and execution over all points of operation at MSG Sphere, which is presently underneath development in Las Vegas and anticipated to open in 2023.

As well as, Watson will collaborate throughout MSG Leisure to develop know-how, content material, sponsorship, and hospitality options for the world.

As a part of his position, Mr. Watson may even oversee world growth of the MSG Sphere model, which incorporates selectively extending the MSG Sphere community to different markets.

“I’m excited to hitch MSG Leisure at such an essential time for MSG Sphere. All through my profession I’ve targeted on constructing world-class manufacturers and scaling rising firms with disruptive applied sciences to ship progress. The chance to revolutionize leisure with MSG Sphere is thrilling. I stay up for working with my colleagues throughout the Firm to convey this first-of-its-kind venue to life,” Watson stated.

“I’m happy to welcome Lucas to MSG Leisure, the place his experience will probably be an asset as we put together to open our first MSG Sphere venue and additional develop the worldwide MSG Sphere model. MSG Sphere will present a next-generation expertise not like something that exists on this planet, and Lucas’ confirmed observe file of delivering world progress and scale will assist us notice our long-term imaginative and prescient for these venues – beginning with MSG Sphere at The Venetian,” added MSG’s Govt Chairman and Chief Govt Officer, James Dolan.