ASM Global Unveils Executive Leadership

ASM Global, the recently formed union of AEG Facilities and SMG, has revealed its new executive leadership structure.

The company is headed by ASM Global President and CEO Bob Newman, who was previously the head of AEG Facilities. 

Mark Rozells is the Chief Financial Officer. He comes over from a previous position as Executive Vice President and CFO with Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. 

Chuck Steedman is EVP of strategy and business development, arenas and stadiums. He was COO and CDO for AEG Facilities. 

Greg Caren is EVP of sales and business development, convention centers. He was formerly EVP of convention centers for SMG.

Doug Thornton is EVP of Stadia and Theaters, focusing on financial performance of the division. 

Richard Krezwick is Chief Commercial Officer. He was previously SVP for AEG Facilities. 

Shauna Elvin is EVP of global talent. She was the SVP of human resources for SMG.

Bob McClintock is EVP of convention centers. He was SVP of convention centers for SMG.

John Sharkey is EVP of European operations. He held the same role with SMG.

Harvey Lister is Chairman and CEO of ASM Asia Pacific. He was formerly chairman and CEO of AEG Ogden.

Shaun Beard is SVP of food and beverage. He was the SVP of Savor food and beverage at SMG. 

The merger between AEG Facilities and SMG was finally completed earlier this month after its initial announcement in February. The companies’ combined portfolios include 310 venues on five continents, and will add the new Las Vegas stadium for the NFL’s Raiders when it opens in 2020.