Kim Stone was appointed as the President of UBS Arena, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Belmont Park, New York.
Kim Stone brings a wealth of experience in the sports and entertainment industry to her new role.
As President of UBS Arena, Kim Stone will oversee the day-to-day operations of the venue, ensuring that it continues to deliver world-class events and experiences to its guests.
With her extensive background in the industry, Kim Stone is well-equipped to lead UBS Arena to even greater heights.
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Oak View Group Hires Kim as President
Kim Stone is the new President of UBS Arena and EVP of OVG East Coast.
Kim Stone joins OVG from the Heat, where she was in her second run with the team.
She spent 23 years running what is now FTX Arena and then joined the Warriors to help open and operate Chase Center in 2019.
Stone did not think she would leave Miami for a second time, but the opportunity to lead UBS Arena was too good to pass up.
Kim Stone becomes OVG's first female president of an arena.
OVG has a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative aimed at ensuring 50% of the company’s six owned and operated venues are diverse leaders.
Stone replaces Tom Pistore, who now leads the recently launched OVG Canada in Toronto.
UBS Arena Assistant GM Michael Sciortino has been promoted to GM and will report to Stone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new CEO of Washington Spirit?
The current CEO of Washington Spirit is Kim Stone, who holds an M.B.A. degree. She leads the team as the Chief Executive Officer.
What is being built across UBS Arena?
A retail/entertainment village is being built adjacent to the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. This village will offer a variety of shopping and dining options for visitors to enjoy.
Sources
- https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2022/07/11/People-and-Pop-Culture/Oak-View-Group-hires-Kim-Stone.aspx
- https://www.coliseum-online.com/kim-stone-in-ubs-arena-drivers-seat/
- https://www.amny.com/sports/ubs-arena-1-year-anniversary-stone/
- https://venuesnow.com/kim-stone-joins-ovg-as-ubs-arena-president-evp-of-east-coast-office/
- http://blog.iavm.org/kim-stone-named-president-of-ubs-arena-evp-of-ovgs-east-coast-operations/
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