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SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT NAMES ROBERT LANGER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND TREASURER

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Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) has appointed Robert Langer as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 13. Langer brings over 30 years of experience and will be based in Burbank, reporting to Executive Chairman and CEO James L. Dolan.

Langer joins from The Walt Disney Company, where he most recently served as Global Leader of Enterprise-Wide Financial Planning and Corporate Strategy. During his 25-year tenure at Disney, he held various CFO positions across divisions including Disney ABC Television Group, Consumer Products, Disneyland Resort, and Global Toys. He also served as Country Manager for Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

In his new role, Langer will provide strategic financial insight, oversee financial planning and analysis, and support strategy and business development initiatives.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ha nominato Robert Langer come Vice Presidente Esecutivo, Chief Financial Officer e Tesoriere, a partire dal 13 gennaio. Langer porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza e lavorerà a Burbank, riportando al Presidente Esecutivo e CEO James L. Dolan.

Langer arriva da The Walt Disney Company, dove ha ricoperto più recentemente il ruolo di Leader Globale della Pianificazione Finanziaria Aziendale e della Strategia Corporativa. Durante i suoi 25 anni in Disney, ha occupato varie posizioni di CFO in diverse divisioni, tra cui Disney ABC Television Group, Consumer Products, Disneyland Resort e Global Toys. Ha anche ricoperto il ruolo di Country Manager per Germania, Svizzera e Austria.

Nella sua nuova funzione, Langer fornirà approfondimenti finanziari strategici, supervisionerà la pianificazione e l'analisi finanziaria e supporterà le iniziative di strategia e sviluppo commerciale.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ha nombrado a Robert Langer como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, Director Financiero y Tesorero, a partir del 13 de enero. Langer trae más de 30 años de experiencia y estará basado en Burbank, reportando al Presidente Ejecutivo y CEO James L. Dolan.

Langer proviene de The Walt Disney Company, donde más recientemente se desempeñó como Líder Global de Planificación Financiera y Estrategia Corporativa. Durante sus 25 años en Disney, ocupó varios cargos de CFO en distintas divisiones, incluyendo Disney ABC Television Group, Productos para Consumidores, Disneyland Resort y Global Toys. También se desempeñó como Gerente País para Alemania, Suiza y Austria.

En su nuevo rol, Langer proporcionará información financiera estratégica, supervisará la planificación y el análisis financiero, y apoyará las iniciativas de estrategia y desarrollo empresarial.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR)Robert Langer를 1월 13일부터 부사장 겸 최고재무책임자(CFO) 겸 재무담당 이사로 임명했습니다. Langer는 30년 이상의 경험을 바탕으로 버뱅크에서 근무하며, 집행 회장 겸 CEO인 James L. Dolan에게 보고할 것입니다.

Langer는 최근 The Walt Disney Company에서 기업 전체 재무 계획 및 기업 전략의 글로벌 리더로 근무했습니다. 그는 Disney에서 25년 동안 근무하며 Disney ABC 텔레비전 그룹, 소비자 제품, 디즈니랜드 리조트 및 글로벌 장난감 등 여러 부서에서 CFO직을 맡았습니다. 또한 독일, 스위스 및 오스트리아의 국가 관리자 역할도 수행했습니다.

그의 새로운 역할에서 Langer는 전략적 재무 통찰력을 제공하고, 재무 계획 및 분석을 감독하며, 전략 및 비즈니스 개발 이니셔티브를 지원할 것입니다.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) a nommé Robert Langer au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif, Directeur Financier et Trésorier, à compter du 13 janvier. Langer possède plus de 30 ans d'expérience et sera basé à Burbank, rapportant au Président Exécutif et CEO James L. Dolan.

Langer rejoint The Walt Disney Company, où il a récemment occupé le poste de Leader Mondial de la Planification Financière d'Entreprise et de la Stratégie Corporative. Au cours de ses 25 ans chez Disney, il a occupé divers postes de CFO dans différentes divisions, y compris Disney ABC Television Group, Produits de Consommation, Disneyland Resort et Global Toys. Il a également été Responsable de Pays pour l'Allemagne, la Suisse et l'Autriche.

Dans son nouveau rôle, Langer fournira des informations financières stratégiques, supervisera la planification et l'analyse financières, et soutiendra les initiatives stratégiques et de développement commercial.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) hat Robert Langer zum Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer und Schatzmeister ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 13. Januar. Langer bringt mehr als 30 Jahre Erfahrung mit und wird in Burbank sein, wo er an den Executive Chairman und CEO James L. Dolan berichtet.

Langer kommt von The Walt Disney Company, wo er zuletzt als Global Leader of Enterprise-Wide Financial Planning and Corporate Strategy tätig war. Während seiner 25-jährigen Karriere bei Disney hatte er verschiedene CFO-Positionen in unterschiedlichen Abteilungen inne, darunter Disney ABC Television Group, Consumer Products, Disneyland Resort und Global Toys. Er war auch als Country Manager für Deutschland, die Schweiz und Österreich tätig.

In seiner neuen Rolle wird Langer strategische finanzielle Einblicke bieten, die Finanzplanung und -analyse überwachen und strategische sowie geschäftliche Entwicklungsinitiativen unterstützen.

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BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today that Robert Langer, a seasoned financial leader with over 30 years of experience, will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 13.

In this role, Mr. Langer will work closely with Sphere Entertainment's management team to support the long-term direction of the Company. He will provide strategic financial insight on all facets of the business, from overseeing financial matters, including all planning and analysis, to strategy and business development. Mr. Langer will be based in the Company's Burbank office, and report to Sphere Entertainment's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, James L. Dolan.

"We are pleased to welcome Robert to Sphere Entertainment in this pivotal role," said Mr. Dolan. "His multifaceted finance and strategy experience across the media and entertainment industry, both domestic and international, will be an asset as we continue to pursue our long-term goals and advance key initiatives."

"Throughout my career I have focused on driving financial, strategic and operational excellence across diverse business segments and global markets," said Mr. Langer. "I am grateful for this opportunity to join Sphere Entertainment and look forward to working with the Company's management team, and the entire Finance department, to achieve our business priorities."

Mr. Langer was previously with The Walt Disney Company where he most recently served as Global Leader of Enterprise-Wide Financial Planning and Corporate Strategy. In this role he led key finance processes, and oversaw forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans. He also directed the corporate strategy group, orchestrating M&A activities, exploring strategic alternatives, and overseeing a technology-focused incubator program. Mr. Langer first joined Disney in 1999, and over his 25-year tenure held various divisional financial leadership positions across the business, including as Chief Financial Officer of Disney ABC Television Group, Disney Consumer Products, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Global Toys. He also has significant global experience, including serving as Country Manager for Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, where he oversaw all of Disney's businesses, activities, and brands in these markets. Prior to joining Disney, Mr. Langer was as a senior case leader at The Boston Consulting Group, where he focused on serving clients in the consumer products, retail, and media industries.

Mr. Langer received his diploma in Theory of Management from the University of Munich and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

About Sphere Entertainment 
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com

Contact: Sphere Entertainment – spherepr@thesphere.com

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FAQ

When will Robert Langer start as CFO of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR)?

Robert Langer will start as Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of Sphere Entertainment on January 13, 2024.

What was Robert Langer's previous position before joining SPHR?

He was the Global Leader of Enterprise-Wide Financial Planning and Corporate Strategy at The Walt Disney Company.

What key responsibilities will Robert Langer have at Sphere Entertainment?

He will oversee financial matters, including planning and analysis, strategy, and business development, while providing strategic financial insight across all business facets.

How long did Robert Langer work at Disney before joining SPHR?

Robert Langer worked at Disney for 25 years, joining in 1999 and holding various CFO positions across different divisions.

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