Chris Granger
Chris Granger Appointed CEO of Oak View Group
The exec has served as Interim CEO since July 2025
Oak View Group (OVG), the “global leader” in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, has appointed Chris Granger as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO he will lead all aspects of OVG’s global business.
Backstory:
Granger has served as Interim CEO since July 2025.
Prior, he presided over significant growth in his previous role as President, OVG360.
His 30-year career includes stints as Group President, Sports and Entertainment of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, and President and Chief Operating Officer of the Sacramento Kings.
He also spent 14 years with the National Basketball Association, including as Executive Vice President of Team Marketing and Business Operations.
What they said:
Lee Wittlinger, Chairman of the OVG Board of Directors: “Chris’s performance during his tenure as Interim CEO has been exceptional. He seamlessly stepped into the role during a pivotal time and demonstrated tremendous leadership. Chris understands the entire ecosystem of sports and live entertainment and the Board is confident that he is the right executive to lead OVG into its next phase of global growth.”
Oak View Group (OVG), the “global leader” in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, has appointed Chris Granger as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO he will lead all aspects of OVG’s global business.
Backstory:
Granger has served as Interim CEO since July 2025.
Prior, he presided over significant growth in his previous role as President, OVG360.
His 30-year career includes stints as Group President, Sports and Entertainment of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, and President and Chief Operating Officer of the Sacramento Kings.
He also spent 14 years with the National Basketball Association, including as Executive Vice President of Team Marketing and Business Operations.
What they said:
Lee Wittlinger, Chairman of the OVG Board of Directors: “Chris’s performance during his tenure as Interim CEO has been exceptional. He seamlessly stepped into the role during a pivotal time and demonstrated tremendous leadership. Chris understands the entire ecosystem of sports and live entertainment and the Board is confident that he is the right executive to lead OVG into its next phase of global growth.”
Oak View Group (OVG), the “global leader” in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, has appointed Chris Granger as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO he will lead all aspects of OVG’s global business.
Backstory:
Granger has served as Interim CEO since July 2025.
Prior, he presided over significant growth in his previous role as President, OVG360.
His 30-year career includes stints as Group President, Sports and Entertainment of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, and President and Chief Operating Officer of the Sacramento Kings.
He also spent 14 years with the National Basketball Association, including as Executive Vice President of Team Marketing and Business Operations.
What they said:
Lee Wittlinger, Chairman of the OVG Board of Directors: “Chris’s performance during his tenure as Interim CEO has been exceptional. He seamlessly stepped into the role during a pivotal time and demonstrated tremendous leadership. Chris understands the entire ecosystem of sports and live entertainment and the Board is confident that he is the right executive to lead OVG into its next phase of global growth.”
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This story was written with information from OVG’s press release.
We covered it because it’s news of a significant executive appointment at OVG.
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