John Langford Appointed President, APAC for AEG International

AEG International has appointed John Langford President, APAC. The live entertainment and venue management veteran will commence the role on April 1.

The role:

• Langford will lead the development and execution of AEG’s Asia-Pacific expansion strategy across venues and real estate, as per the company’s media release.

• He will assume responsibility for the overall business performance of AEG’s current and future portfolio of venues across the region, working closely with local leadership teams and joint venture partners.

• AEG says Langford’s appointment reflects the company’s “continued investment in the region as a priority growth market.”

• The company’s current portfolio in the region includes Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, IG Arena in Nagoya and UOB Live Arena in Bangkok, along with major developments in Osaka and a second arena in Bangkok.

• Langford will relocate to Singapore in September 2026.

Backstory:

• Langford has spent more than 30 years in live entertainment and venue management.

• He currently serves as AEG International’s Executive Vice President for Venues, where the company says he’s driven record-breaking performance across its European venue portfolio.

What they said:

• Alex Hill, President & CEO, AEG International: “Asia-Pacific is a dynamic and strategically important market for AEG, with significant long-term potential. John’s track record of delivering sustained performance, driving operational excellence and leading high-performing teams makes him the ideal leader to drive our ambitions in the region. I am excited to see his expertise applied across our expanding Asia portfolio.”

• John Langford: “I have long admired Asia for its energy, cultural diversity and dynamic live music landscape. I’m excited to relocate and immerse myself more fully in the market, working alongside our talented teams and partners to build on the strong foundations already in place. There is tremendous opportunity ahead, and I look forward to helping to accelerate AEG’s expansion and further establish Asia-Pacific as a leading market for live music and world-class venues.”