Los Angeles Lakers Name Dodgers’ Lon Rosen President of Business Operations
Looks like LA is going to “keep in the family.” The purple and gold as well as Blue men shared the same city together but now also have the same ownership. Dodgers controlling owner, Mark Walter; finalized his purchase of the Lakers back in October, buying majority ownership from Jeanie Buss and her family from a reported record $10 billion valuation. Now there is some shifting of roles and crossover from both organizations. For instance, on Thursday the Los Angeles Lakers have named the Dodgers’ Lon Rosen President of Business Operations.
Tim Harris had informed the Lakers organization by email of his plans to step down. Thus, the need for a replacement. And Rosen has been selected to be the guy. Regarding Lon Rosen becoming the President of Business Operations; Lakers governor Jeanie Buss states,
“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.
Finding someone who could fill Tim’s shoes overseeing the business side of our organization would never be easy. 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 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.
Rosen stressed that in his new role he would be building on the Lakers’ rich history and longstanding values. Lon says,
“I’m beyond grateful to Jeanie and Mark for trusting me with this incredible opportunity.
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.”
Los Angeles Lakers Name Dodgers’ Lon Rosen President of Business Operations
Under Rosen’s leadership, the Dodgers have increased revenue every single 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.
What a résumé. Therefore, Walter and the Lakers have certainly made an excellent choice. Congratulations to Rosen on his new role.
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