Lon Rosen to take over business operations for the Lakers
As the Lakers prepare to enter the final stretch of the NBA season, the team announced that Lon Rosen will replace Tim Harris as president of business operations.
Rosen, who has served as executive vice president and chief marketing officer with the Dodgers since 2012, worked for the Lakers as an intern while in college and eventually became an executive within the organization in the 1980s.
“For many years, I have seen the impact Lon has had on our industry,” Jeanie Buss, Lakers governor and minority owner, said in a statement released by the team. “Throughout this time, I have learned that Lon is not only a great person, but he also has a deep understanding of sports and entertainment and a real sense of where this business is going.”
Harris announced to colleagues this week that he would step down at the end of this season, according to the team’s statement. He was part of the management team that negotiated a 20-year, $3 billion deal with Charter Communications to create Spectrum SportsNet for the Lakers in 2011.
Rosen, who eventually became an agent and sports business manager, helped the Dodgers increase revenue during a period when they won three World Series championships.
“I am beyond grateful to Jeanie and Mark for trusting me with this incredible opportunity,” Rosen said in the statement released by the Lakers. “As everyone knows, the economics of the sports industry are constantly evolving – and they will continue to do so.
“But, at its core, my job is simple: figure out how to do right by our employees and partners while ensuring the Lakers continue to provide an unparalleled experience for our fans in Los Angeles and around the world. I look forward to working alongside Jeanie, Rob and the entire front office team to achieve this.”
