Russell Gordon
Russell Gordon

Vice President & General Manager, Concerts and Events in Los Angeles

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Russell Gordon serves as the Vice President & General Manager for a major concert venue in Los Angeles, CA. Gordon and his team are responsible for the lifecycle of the event management process. He works to ensure seamless development and execution of all event related details, including leading and managing day-to-day operations, third-party contractors and hospitality partners. In a competitive Los Angeles region, Gordon concentrates on creating an extraordinary experience for guests while developing the venue into a must-play stop for entertainers. Gordon has 20-plus years’ experience in the entertainment industry across multiple areas, including events, hospitality, and venue management. Previously, Gordon was the Vice President, Venue Operations & Special Projects for Oak View Group focused on operational planning and guidance for opening new arena developments, including Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, UBS Arena in New York, Enmarket Arena in Savannah, and Moody Center in Austin. Gordon also served as the Vice President, Events for Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with Anschutz Entertainment Group. While there, Gordon played a key part in operational and event strategy, including working on the American Music Awards, BET Awards, EMMYS, ESPYS, and GRAMMYS, among others. He is a recognized leader with honors from Venues Now Magazine (Generation Next Award nominee in 2012, and recipient in 2015), and C-Suite Quarterly Magazine (2017 Sports & Entertainment NextGen 10 Award Recipient). Prior to AEG, Gordon worked in sales & marketing for Universal Music Group, food & beverage for the former Gibson Amphitheatre, and special events for Universal Studios Hollywood. He studied Cinema & Television Arts at California State University, Northridge and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Please note - all views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my current or previous employer(s).


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