Teuta Gashi Joins OVG As SVP, Signature Experience Portfolio

Venue operator and developer Oak View Group has announced that Teuta Gashi has been named Senior Vice President, Signature Experience Portfolio, where she will lead the company’s efforts in premium events and exclusive experiences.

Gashi most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Events and Experiential Marketing at Blackstone. She will be based in New York and report directly to Amy Latimer, Chief Business Officer at Oak View Group. OVG is parent company to Pollstar.

“As our portfolio of venues and services expands, OVG is offering more premium level experiences at events spanning the worlds of live entertainment, culinary arts, sports and culture, as only we can,” Latimer said in the announcement. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Teuta to OVG, where her deep expertise in premium experiences, partnerships and events will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow this important area of our business and create the most thoughtful, curated and bespoke experiences in our industry.”

In her new role, Gashi will cultivate client engagement opportunities and create premium hospitality experiences across OVG owned and operated venues as well as OVG managed venues, the announcement states. Analyzing industry trends and client insights, she will be responsible for introducing innovative premium products, VIP experiences and themed events that increase OVG’s market share and customer engagement.

“I’m excited to join OVG and lead the team as we build on an already strong foundation, taking the company’s premium experiences to the next level,” said Gashi. “There is tremendous potential to explore new opportunities, deepen client relationships and create highly curated experiences that bring together OVG’s venues, hospitality and events in new and meaningful ways. I’m looking forward to working with this exceptional team to expand what’s possible and deliver unforgettable experiences to both our partners and guests.”

Gashi brings over 20 years of high-level experience including at Blackstone, where she led the firm’s first foray into sports sponsorship and hospitality while leading experiential marketing at marquee events. Previously, she managed integrated marketing for the Hudson Square Properties real estate portfolio at Hines and has spent time at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment as well as the NBA.