John Langford Joins The O2 As VP/GM

The former director of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) will succeed Rebecca Kane Burton, who left The O2 London arena in July. Langford will take on his new role Nov. 1, AEG Europe president Tom Miserendino announced.

As VP and GM, Langford “will be responsible for the overall operational management, commercial delivery, event booking and content creation at the London venue as well as setting the vision and strategy.” He’ll report to Richard Krezwick, the SVP Facilities of AEG Europe.

“I will miss my colleagues at the SECC tremendously and I wish them well as their incredibly successful journey continues.” Krezwick added: “With John’s knowledge of the music and entertainment business world and his proven track record in the venue management business, I know he’ll do a fantastic job. John inherits a tremendously talented team at The O2 which will certainly make for a seamless transition and a bright future ahead.”