Lakers Hire Lon Rosen From Dodgers To Replace Tim Harris As President Of Business Operations
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Lakers Hire Lon Rosen From Dodgers To Replace Tim Harris As President Of Business Operations The Los Angeles Lakers have named Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations.
Rosen has been Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2012. He began his career with the Lakers, interning for the organization while still in college and becoming an executive in the team's front office in the 1980s before leaving to become a high-profile agent and sports business leader.
Under Rosen's leadership, the Dodgers have increased revenue every year and have led Major League Baseball in attendance since 2013, while winning three World Series titles. He brings a deep knowledge of the Los Angeles sports market as well as a personal familiarity with both the Lakers organization and the priorities of the Mark Walter-led TWG.
"For many years, I have seen the impact that Lon has had in our industry. Over that time, I have learned that not only is Lon a great person, but he also has a deep understanding of both sports and entertainment and a true feel for where this business is headed," said Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss.
Tim Harris, the Lakers longstanding President of Business Operations, announced this week in an email to colleagues that he planned to step down after more than three decades with the organization.
"Finding someone who could fill Tim's shoes overseeing the business side of our organization would never be easy," said Buss. "The answer, we soon realized, was someone both Mark and I knew well - and who already understood the values, culture and commitment to excellence of both the Dodgers and the Lakers."
Rosen stressed that in his new role he would be building on the Lakers' rich history and longstanding values.
"I'm beyond grateful to Jeanie and Mark for trusting me with this incredible opportunity," said Rosen. "As everyone knows, the economics of the sports business are constantly changing - and they will continue to do so.
"But, at root, my job is a simple one: figuring out how to do right by our employees and our partners while ensuring that the Lakers continue to provide an unparalleled experience for our fans in Los Angeles and around the world. I look forward to working alongside Jeanie, Rob and the whole front-office team to make that happen."
The Los Angeles Lakers have named Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations.
Rosen has been Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2012. He began his career with the Lakers, interning for the organization while still in college and becoming an executive in the team’s front office in the 1980s before leaving to become a high-profile agent and sports business leader.
Under Rosen’s leadership, the Dodgers have increased revenue every year and have led Major League Baseball in attendance since 2013, while winning three World Series titles. He brings a deep knowledge of the Los Angeles sports market as well as a personal familiarity with both the Lakers organization and the priorities of the Mark Walter-led TWG.
“For many years, I have seen the impact that Lon has had in our industry. Over that time, I have learned that not only is Lon a great person, but he also has a deep understanding of both sports and entertainment and a true feel for where this business is headed,” said Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss.
Tim Harris, the Lakers longstanding President of Business Operations, announced this week in an email to colleagues that he planned to step down after more than three decades with the organization.
“Finding someone who could fill Tim’s shoes overseeing the business side of our organization would never be easy,” said Buss. “The answer, we soon realized, was someone both Mark and I knew well – and who already understood the values, culture and commitment to excellence of both the Dodgers and the Lakers.”
Rosen stressed that in his new role he would be building on the Lakers’ rich history and longstanding values.
“I’m beyond grateful to Jeanie and Mark for trusting me with this incredible opportunity,” said Rosen. “As everyone knows, the economics of the sports business are constantly changing – and they will continue to do so.
“But, at root, my job is a simple one: figuring out how to do right by our employees and our partners while ensuring that the Lakers continue to provide an unparalleled experience for our fans in Los Angeles and around the world. I look forward to working alongside Jeanie, Rob and the whole front-office team to make that happen.”
