The Madison Square Garden Company announced that Jordan Solomon has been named executive vice president of MSG Sports, effective February 11. In this role, which will report to company president and chief executive officer, David O'Connor, Mr. Solomon will lead all aspects of the business operations of the company's iconic sports franchises that play at Madison Square Garden, as well as the Westchester Knicks. As executive vice president of MSG Sports, Mr. Solomon will be responsible for setting and executing an effective strategy for all of the business areas related to the company's sports teams. This includes developing the overall commercial strategy and goals for the franchises' businesses; daily oversight of financial and operational matters; and identifying and building key strategic relationships.

In addition, Mr. Solomon will be responsible for the in-game experience, as well as working with colleagues across the company to create marketing, sales, and sponsorship plans, along with fan development and community relations events and programs that strengthen the teams' brands. As a key member of the company's management team, Mr. Solomon will work to support the organization's overall success and help drive a culture of excellence. Mr. Solomon joins MSG from the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he served as vice president, Team Marketing and Business Operations (TMBO) since 2014.