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Kathy Carter will step down as chief executive officer of the LA28 organizing committee and will be a senior advisor going forward in what organizers describe as the beginning of a new phase with just over four years to go until Los Angeles hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. Carter joined LA28 in October […]
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The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced five sports will be proposed to the sport program with baseball/softball, flag football, cricket, lacrosse and squash up for approval by the International Olympic Committee at its Session meeting in Mumbai this month. “LA28’s proposed sports ignite the imagination on the field of play and drive culture […]
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Signaling a new phase in its operation, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games have named Kathy Carter as chief executive officer to lead the successful planning and execution of the LA28 Games. As CEO, Carter will report to LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman and oversee Games delivery, impact and business operations. Carter joined LA28 in October […]
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Salesforce has announced a multiyear partnership with Team USA and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as a deal with NBCUniversal to support its Olympic and Paralympic coverage across platforms for the next seven years. As a founding partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Salesforce will provide Salesforce Customer 360 technology […]
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Deloitte and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games have entered into a seven-year sponsorship that will make Deloitte the official professional services provider of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. As part of the agreement, Deloitte will continue as an official sponsor of Team USA through 2028 as well. Under terms of […]
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LA28 has hired Ann Rodriguez as its chief strategy officer, a role that will see the sports industry veteran lead strategic planning across the commercial business for the organization behind the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “Ann is a force in the sports industry,” said Kathy Carter, chief revenue officer for LA28 and CEO of […]
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LA 2028 and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties have hired former MLS executive Kathy Carter to lead the commercial joint venture…
Continue ReadingKathy Carter will step down from her position as president of Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer…
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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