Legends | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Founded in 2008, Legends is a global premium experiences company that specializes in delivering holistic solutions for sports and...
Founded in 2008, Legends is a global premium experiences company that specializes in delivering holistic solutions for sports and entertainment. With six divisions operating worldwide, Legends offers a 360-degree service solution platform that includes Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Legends IQ. The company works with marquee clients across various sectors, including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, and conventions, to design and realize exceptional experiences.
Website
Headquarters
New York, NY
Size
1001-5000 employees
Industry
Spectator Sports
Specialities
Hospitality, Ticket Sales & Marketing, Merchandising Sales, Tours, Catered Events, Financial Market Feasibility, Concessions
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- Jeff Katofsky, owner of Legends, is accused of fraudulent activities to avoid repaying over $45 million in loans by filing false paperwork and using bankruptcy protection to retain control of a sports complex.
- Attorneys allege that Legends' owner Jeff Katofsky filed 'sham' paperwork to avoid a court-ordered receivership by transferring property to Future Legends 5 LLC and declaring bankruptcy.
- Legends Fort Canning, linked to Eng Wah Global, is leasing Hotel Fort Canning Singapore to Sunset Hospitality Group as part of a rebranding deal.
- Legends faces potential litigation over a facility that failed to meet promised standards, according to a Twitter post by PinguMirador.
- Legends Theater will offer world-class entertainment with hi-tech sound and hospitality this November.
- Legends is making a big impression with the largest-ever merchandise pavilion for a Solheim Cup.
- Legends launched new NFL gear for the upcoming season.
- Legends introduced new food options for the 2024 NFL season at SoFi, AT&T, Nissan, and Raymond James Stadiums, including dishes from award-winning Tampa Bay chefs.
👔 Legends CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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Co-President & Chief Revenue Officer, Legends IQ[email protected]
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President, Legends College[email protected]
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Senior Vice President- Legends[email protected]
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Co-President & COO Legends IQ, COO Legends Global Partnerships[email protected]
⚔️ Legends Alternatives and Competitors
- EEG |
- Spectrum Sports |
- IMG |
- Sports Facilities Advisory |
- VenuWorks |
- The RK Group |
- AEG Worldwide |
- Learfield |
- Havas Group |
- Collegiate Sports Management Group |
- Excel Sports Management |
- United Talent Agency |
- PWRFWD |
- LeagueSide |
- Playfly Sports Properties |
- Canon |
- Progressive
💼 Legends Hiring and Layoffs
- John Ruzich has left Legends, where he served as Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Legal Officer, to join LIV Golf as Chief Legal Officer in the United States.
- Legends appointed Steve Klohn as Chief Technology Officer, replacing Jennifer Greer-Glanville.
- Steven Klohn has joined Legends as Chief Technology Officer in the United States, previously serving as Chief Information Officer at Dave & Buster's Inc.
- Legends has appointed Bill Rhoda as Executive Vice President of Business Development, replacing his previous role as President, Global Planning.
- Jeff Pacini has left Legends as Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to become President & CEO at ion Philanthropy.
- Daniel Rodgers Taugher has joined Legends as Director of Sales and Marketing in the United States, previously serving as National Sales Manager at Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.
- Legends is hiring for multiple VP roles across the country, as announced by Tim Statezni, SVP of Global Sales.
- Legends is seeking VP-level leaders for new projects in the sports business sector, as announced by Sean Penix, Vice President of Sales, Tours & Events.
🤖 Legends Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Legends has partnered with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment to exclusively manage and operate retail and eCommerce for Colorado-based teams and venues, including the Denver Nuggets and Ball Arena, for five years.
- Legends partnered with Borussia Dortmund to launch a new global eCommerce shop, enhancing the shopping experience for BVB fans worldwide, as announced by Carsten Cramer, Managing Director of BVB, and Nikolaus von Doetinchem, Managing Director of Central Europe at Legends.
- Legends, led by Vice President of Licensing Evan Reisdorf, launched a new partnership with Notre Dame Global Partnerships and attended the NASCAR business summit.
- Legends partnered with Bose Corporation for the University of Miami's Homecoming Weekend, as announced by Chris M., SVP of Miami Hurricanes Global Partnerships.
- Legends partnered with Charlotte Athletics to lead sales strategy and revenue-driven communication campaigns for the renovated Jerry Richardson Stadium.
- Legends is selling premium Pitch Suites, Boxes, and Lounges at Snapdragon Stadium in partnership with Penwal.
- Legends is partnering with Maryland Athletics to open the Maryland Club for the 2024-25 basketball seasons, providing a premium experience for fans at XFINITY Center.
- Legends is working on the biggest sports event of all time in collaboration with Christophe Rousseau.
📈 Legends Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Kirta Carroll, President of Global Merchandise at Legends, negotiated the acquisition of AdPro Sports and led the launch of the company's e-commerce platform.
- Legends completed its acquisition of ASM Global, creating a leading premium live events company.
- Imani Ervins from Legends generated over $1 million in additional catering revenue.
- Legends' events and catering team at AT&T Stadium exceeded their $10M booked catering goal by August, according to Sean Penix, Vice President of Sales, Tours & Events.
- Legends Hospitality has sold 13.5 million pounds of beef, 3.4 million pounds of onions, and 81 million ounces of jalapeno jack queso in Cowboys Cheesesteaks at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium over 25 years.
- Legends achieved record on-site retail sales at the 2024 Solheim Cup, significantly surpassing 2021 figures.
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