Vice President, Events [Hospitality, Hotels & Meetings]

Job description

Overview The Vice President, Events is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational execution, and commercial optimization of MLS and SUM Hospitality and hotel & meeting strategy across the enterprise. This role leads hospitality program development, hotel and meetings oversight, and cross-functional resource management. The VP will build scalable frameworks, drive profitability, and ensure world-class execution across MLS properties (All-Star, MLS Cup, big moments) and SUM properties (FMF, Leagues Cup, etc.) as well as emerging initiatives. Responsibilities: Hospitality Strategy: - Lead MLS/SUM Hospitality Strategic Planning, defining the long-term vision, operating model, and scalable framework that supports League growth and premium experience evolution - Drive the development and implementation of new HSP initiatives, including Access+ strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and enterprise priorities. - Oversee the MLS/SUM Hospitality calendar and invite strategy, establishing governance, consistency, and strategic audience targeting across tentpole events. Hotels & Meetings: - Set the strategic direction for MLS/SUM Hotel & Meet...