Madison Square Names David O'Connor CEO

(RTTNews) - Madison Square Garden Co (MSG), which is engaged in sports, entertainment and media businesses, on Tuesday named David "Doc" O'Connor president and chief executive officer, effective July 15.

O'Connor joins the company after spending the last three decades at Creative Artists Agency, serving as managing partner of the world-wide entertainment and sports agency for the past 20 years.

As MSG's CEO, O'Connor will be responsible for setting the Company's overall strategic vision, as well as for the advancement of its sports, media and entertainment businesses.

In his role, O'Connor will identify new initiatives that enhance MSG's existing brands and represent new opportunities for growth. This includes the company's current pursuit of a spin-off, as well as the formation of new strategic alliances and transactions.