MSG Taps Diaz

Alex Diaz has been named senior VP and GM for Madison Square Garden.

Diaz assumes the role from Steve Collins, who has been promoted to exec VP facilities for MSG.

Diaz will be overseeing facility operations for MSG, the Theatre at Madison Square Garden and the MSG Training Center.

Diaz was hired from Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment where, as GM of arena operations, he oversaw the development of the Barclays Center and the New Jersey Nets’ facility needs at the Prudential Center.

He is also the previous sr. VP and GM of facilities for the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena.