The deal is the first of many planned premium wine and spirit lounges in OVG venues worldwide.īodie has had oversight of multiple global projects for OVG creating growth in third-party partnerships by leveraging industry relationships and identifying new business opportunities.īodie was instrumental in leading key service company acquisitions and raising $12-billion-plus of invested capital for multiple OVG’s venues that have opened over the last 18 months, including the $1-billion-plus makeover for the redevelopment of Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world and home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken. The brand extension with Navarro, a leader in the premium wine and spirits industry, recently celebrated its first ultra-deluxe lounge with Baltimore’s The NINETEEN 62 Club at CFG Bank Arena, premium concession kiosks at four venues, and this week launched, a new e-commerce destination for holiday gifting and hard to source wines. As the former president of business development, Bodie engineered both deals bringing new premium entertainment offerings to OVG venues and partner venues globally.Īs part of the investment in Family Entertainment Holdings, OVG adds touring family content including toys-to-life shows of Mattel’s legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Magic of Lights® and more. With today’s announcement, we are continuing our focus on elevating all guests’ experiences through premium offerings and content at all OVG venues and those of our partners as well. I’m proud to be a part of a company that is passionate about continually raising industry standards and exceeding guest expectations to reshape the live entertainment experience.”īodie’s promotion comes as OVG announces a strategic investment in Family Entertainment Holdings (FEH), as well as newly announced Navarro’s activations in partnership with Christian Navarro announced in April. “Together, we’ve steadily developed Oak View Group into a world-class brand that resonates with fans, artists and venue and sports professionals. “I am honored to lead and work alongside my exceptional team members that have worked tirelessly and passionately since OVG’s inception,” said Bodie, who will be based in Denver, Colorado. She will lead OVG’s executive committee and report to Leiweke. As we look to the future, we’re honored to have Francesca as OVG’s first COO to nurture and mature our current businesses and spearhead our next phase of growth in 2024 and beyond.” OVG is parent company of VenuesNow.Īs COO, Bodie’s role will increase from capital development, mergers and acquisitions to a focus on new revenue streams including overseeing all day-to-day operations for OVG globally, including leading the company in building processes across human resources, finance, legal and marketing. “OVG is the only company in history to build and open seven brand-new state-of-the-art venues within 18 months, and Francesca contributed greatly to that growth and success. “2023 was a pivotal year for Oak View Group across its service business and owned and operated portfolio,” said Tim Leiweke, chairman and CEO of Oak View Group. Lauded executive Francesca Bodie has been elevated to the new position of chief operating officer at Oak View Group after unprecedented company growth including the opening and development of 10 major new arenas in the U.S. (Courtesy OVG) Role broadened to new revenue streams, all day-to-day operations BODIE BUILDER: Newly named Oak View Group COO Francesca Bodie has been key to the company opening 10 major new arenas in the U.S.
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