Legends Global has appointed Caroline Wright executive vice president of North American venues.
Wright brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in sports and entertainment venue operations. In the role, she will lead venue operations across Legends Global’s North American portfolio, including arenas, stadiums, theaters, and convention centers.
Wright joins from Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Wright joins Legends Global from Tepper Sports & Entertainment, where she served as senior vice president and chief venues officer. In that role, she led venue operations and capital strategy for Bank of America Stadium and Atrium Health Performance Park, home to the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers and Major League Soccer’s Charlotte FC.
During her tenure, she negotiated $650 million in public investment for the Panthers’ $800 million stadium renovation.
“Caroline brings a rare combination of operational experience and strategic vision that will continue to strengthen our network of North American venues,” says Josh Kritzler, president of North American venues and content at 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.”
Career includes 27 years at MLSE
Before joining Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Wright spent 27 years at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). She rose to vice president of operations and general manager of venues, directing seven facilities that supported the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts.
Her work at MLSE covered more than 433 annual events and included four championship seasons: the National Basketball Association Championship, Major League Soccer Cup, Calder Cup, and Grey Cup.
Over her career, Wright has helped deliver major events, including the National Hockey League All-Star Game, National Hockey League World Cup of Hockey, National Basketball Association All-Star Game, Canadian Football League Grey Cup, International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships, Major League Soccer Cup Final, and the 2020 National Hockey League Return to Play Bubble.
“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,” Wright says. “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.”
Portfolio includes convention centers
Legends Global’s North American venue network includes stadiums, arenas, theaters, and convention centers. Its convention center portfolio includes Moscone Center in San Francisco, Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The company says its North American network includes more than 250 venues.
Legends Global provides services for live events, venues, and brands, including feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. The company’s global network includes more than 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. For more info, visit www.LegendsGlobal.com.
Press release submitted by Legends Global. Edited by Exhibit City News for clarity, length, and style.
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