Russell Gordon
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Russell Gordon | |
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| Born | December 17, 1980 Van Nuys, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
| Occupation(s) | Vice President, General Manager, Event Producer |
| Years active | 2007 - Present |
Russell Gordon (born December 17, 1980) is an American entertainment executive currently serving as the Vice President & General Manager of the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park.[1] Prior to joining YouTube Theater, Gordon was the Vice President, Venue Operations & Special Projects for Oak View Group focused on operational planning and guidance for opening new arena developments. Gordon also served as the Vice President, Events for Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with Anschutz Entertainment Group.[2] Gordon has 20-plus years' experience in the entertainment industry across multiple areas, including events, hospitality, and venue management.
Career
[edit]Hollywood Park Management Company
[edit]Gordon oversees the evaluation, execution and management of events at YouTube Theater, a state-of-the-art 227,000 square-foot, three-story indoor performance venue that seats 6,000. The intimately designed venue hosts concerts, comedy, award shows, esports, community events and more, and it is located under the same roof canopy as SoFi Stadium.
Gordon and his team are responsible for the lifecycle of the event management process. He works closely with internal and external resources to ensure seamless development and execution of all event related details, including leading and managing the YouTube Theater day-to-day operations, third-party contractors and hospitality partners. In a competitive Los Angeles region, Gordon concentrates on creating an extraordinary YouTube Theater experience for guests while developing the venue into a must-play stop for entertainers.[3][4]
Oak View Group (OVG)
[edit]Prior to joining YouTube Theater, Gordon was the Vice President, Venue Operations & Special Projects for Oak View Group focused on operational planning and guidance for opening new arena developments, including Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, UBS Arena in New York, Enmarket Arena in Savannah, and Moody Center in Austin.
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)
[edit]Gordon also served as the Vice President, Events for Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with Anschutz Entertainment Group, AEG. While there, Gordon played a key part in operational and event strategy, including working on the American Music Awards, BET Awards, EMMYS, ESPYS, and GRAMMYS, among others.
Universal Music Group / Universal Studios Hollywood
[edit]Prior to AEG, Gordon worked in sales & marketing for Universal Music Group, food & beverage for the former Gibson Amphitheatre, and special events for Universal Studios Hollywood.
Awards
[edit]- C-Suite Quarterly Magazine - 2017 Sports & Entertainment NextGen 10 Award Recipient[5]
- Venues Now Magazine - Generation Next Award 2015 (Recipient)[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Brooks, Dave (2022-09-06). "Russell Gordon Named VP of YouTube Theater and Hollywood Park". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Reinartz, Joe (2018-04-09). "Major Promotions At Microsoft Theatre, LA Live". celebrityaccess.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ King, Ariel (2022-09-06). "Russell Gordon Named Vice President & General Manager Of Hollywood Park's YouTube Theater". Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Theater, YouTube. "YouTube Theater Celebrates Major Milestone by Welcoming 1 Millionth Guest Into Venue on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | YouTube Theater". www.youtubetheater.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Staff, CSQ (2017-07-25). "NextGen 10: Sports & Entertainment [2017] - CSQ | C-Suite Quarterly". CSQ | C-Suite Quarterly - The Voice of the C-Suite. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Staff, VenuesNow (2015-04-28). "Congratulations 2015 Generation Next Winners!". Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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