Amy Latimer Named Chief Business Officer For Oak View Group

Venue developer, management firm and consultant Oak View Group has appointed industry veteran Amy Latimer as Chief Business Officer.

Latimer will oversee the full suite of offerings that OVG employs at its own venues and offers to partners at iconic venues throughout the world, including management, hospitality, security, parking, sustainability consulting, and premium experiences, according to the announcement.

OVG is parent company to Pollstar.

“I am thrilled to welcome Amy to the OVG Family,” said Chris Granger, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Oak View Group. “She is a longtime friend of OVG and uniquely shares our values, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our global ambitions. She is an incredibly well-respected leader, and her work spanning venues, teams, hospitality, development, and premium experiences make her perfectly qualified to join our diverse, deeply talented team. Oak View Group continues to grow exponentially on a global basis, and Amy’s partner-first perspective and deep understanding of how to create and deliver world-class venue experiences will provide additional support and innovation to our team, our partners, and the communities in which we operate.”

Latimer most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Delaware North, where she led the company’s portfolio of over 200 global locations, from iconic sports and entertainment venues to national and state parks to destination resorts and gaming properties. She also previously held the title of president at TD Garden in Boston, where her accomplishments include spearheading major renovations and expansions at the arena.

“After a tremendous and deeply rewarding 30 years with Delaware North, I am excited for this next chapter of my career,” Latimer said in the announcement. “OVG’s growth trajectory is beyond compelling, they have an extremely accomplished leadership team, and their vision for the future of our industry is exciting, to say the least. I look forward to partnering with Chris, the leadership team, and the ownership group to support and further accelerate OVG’s relentless focus on partnership, innovation, and community impact.”

Latimer will be based in Boston and join OVG on Oct. 24, reporting to Granger.