Katee LaPoff is the Chief Technology Officer of Oak View Group, where she leads the teams responsible for all technology operations for the company. In addition to the Information Technology teams, LaPoff oversees all technology needs for OVG’s development projects.

Katee joined OVG in 2021and has led technology infrastructure implementation for OVG owned and operated properties including UBS Arena in Elmont NY, Moody Center in Austin, TX, Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA, CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD, Co-op Live in Manchester, UK and Hamilton Arena in Hamilton, Ontario. LaPoff has over 30 years of experience in sports and entertainment, bridging the significant gap between business, emerging technologies and industry trends. Prior to her current position, LaPoff was Senior Video President of Project Management and Technology for OVG where she was responsible for designing and implementing the tech needs for corporate systems as well as projects across the OVG development portfolio including core networking, WiFi, POS, IPTV, AV/Broadcast systems and more.

Throughout her career, LaPoff has focused on improving business performance by pragmatically working to reach common goals and driving strategy, service and operational execution. Prior to OVG, she was the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Technology for Madison Square Garden, where she oversaw the technology operations of all MSG properties including Madison Square Garden Arena, Radio City Music Hall, the Los Angeles Forum, the Beacon Theater and the Chicago Theater. During her 10 years at MSG, LaPoff developed and executed corporate and venue technology strategy in support of a growing organization, managing contractor and vendor relationships as well as a team of over 100 employees. Prior to MSG, LaPoff held positions at MDC Holdings, Inc. and Time Warner Telecom.

LaPoff has an MS in Organizational Leadership from Regis University and a BA in Economics from the University of North Texas. She is a member of the CIO Steering Committee for SEAT, the Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology and she currently resides in Texas.