Sphere Names Robert Langer As CFO

Former Disney executive Robert Langer will serve as Sphere Entertainment’s new executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, the company announced Jan. 8.

Langer, who will begin his new role Jan. 13, will be based in the company’s Burbank office, and report to Sphere Entertainment’s Executive Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, James L. Dolan.

“We are pleased to welcome Robert to Sphere Entertainment in this pivotal role,” Dolan said in a statement. “His multifaceted finance and strategy experience across the media and entertainment industry, both domestic and international, will be an asset as we continue to pursue our long-term goals and advance key initiatives.”

“Throughout my career I have focused on driving financial, strategic and operational excellence across diverse business segments and global markets,” Langer said. “I am grateful for this opportunity to join Sphere Entertainment and look forward to working with the Company’s management team, and the entire finance department, to achieve our business priorities.”

Langer’s most recent role was as The Walt Disney Company’s Global Leader of Enterprise-Wide Financial Planning and Corporate Strategy, During his quarter century at Disney, Langer also served as Chief Financial Officer of Disney ABC Television Group, Disney Consumer Products, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Global Toys. He also served Country Manager for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, overseeing Disney’s businesses, activities and brands in these markets. Prior to joining Disney, Langer was as a senior case leader at The Boston Consulting Group, where he focused on serving clients in the consumer products, retail and media industries.

Langer replaces David F. Byrnes, who departed Sphere in October.