The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Michael Spetner, formerly of the Dodgers, as their first Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to lead long-term business strategy and international growth.
The Los Angeles Lakers have named Michael Spetner as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
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In this newly created role, Spetner will be responsible for leading the organization's long-term business strategy, driving value, and identifying emerging opportunities for international growth.
"As we look to redefine what's possible across the sports landscape for fans and partners, we will build on the Lakers legacy and orient toward the future to consider what's next," said Los Angeles Lakers President of Business Operations Lon Rosen.
"Michael's leadership will help us optimize our business to ensure long-term value."
Spetner spent the last decade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, most recently as the Vice President of Business Strategy and Analytics.
He played a pivotal role in driving the Dodgers' commercial opportunities, implementing new business models for rights holders and modernizing the fan ecosystem, combining in-arena experiences with digital communities.
At the Dodgers, Spetner emphasized international engagement, leading the Dodgers' efforts to launch a Japan-based fan club and creating an immersive museum-style exhibition in Tokyo to celebrate the team's history and global appeal.
Spetner is a graduate of Macalester College and resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.
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