Katie Pandolfo Named General Manager of Crypto.com Arena
Katie Pandolfo, General Manager, Crypto.com Arena | Effective June 1, 2025 • Photo Credit: AEG
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Sports and live entertainment company AEG has announced the appointment of Katie Pandolfo as General Manager of Crypto.com Arena, effective June 1, 2025. Pandolfo succeeds Lee Zeidman, who will remain as an advisor through his planned retirement in 2025.
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Pandolfo brings more than 25 years of experience in venue management. Most recently, she served as General Manager of Dignity Health Sports Park, overseeing the delivery of thousands of events including MLS Cup Championship matches, National Football League games, Olympic and World Cup qualifying events, and major boxing matches. During her tenure, the Carson, California-based venue hosted more than 25 million guests.
In her new role, Pandolfo will oversee the day-to-day operations of Crypto.com Arena, home to the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), LA Kings (NHL), and Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA), and the host of over 200 events annually, including the GRAMMY® Awards, concerts, sporting events, and family shows. She will report directly to Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of AEG.
"Katie brings a wealth of experience to this role having guided the operations and management of Dignity Health Sports Park for over two decades. She is a talented leader with a proven track record of success in delivering world class events and an incredible reputation for guiding and motivating her team. Her dedication and passion will be invaluable assets in leading Crypto.com Arena into the future, especially as the arena continues to build its legacy as a premier sports and entertainment destination with high-profile global events on the horizon, including the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards, the 2027 NCAA Regional Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games," said Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of AEG.
"Crypto.com Arena is more than just a venue, it is a renowned destination and the home of championship teams and iconic performers and events that has been at the forefront in driving live sports and entertainment, delivering innovative guest services and building community. I am excited to join the talented team at Crypto.com Arena and look forward to collaborating with the arena’s management team and partners to continue delivering exceptional experiences that shape the future of culture and entertainment," said Katie Pandolfo, incoming General Manager of Crypto.com Arena.
"Lee has made an indelible and lasting impact on AEG, Crypto.com Arena and the city of Los Angeles and his retirement later this year will mark the end of a remarkable chapter in his career. I am grateful for Lee’s friendship and support over these many years and wholeheartedly thank him for his years of leadership and numerous contributions," said Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of AEG.
Pandolfo is a founding member of AEG’s Women’s Leadership Council and serves on the LA Sports and Entertainment Commission and the City of Carson’s Economic Development Commission.
For more information, visit www.aegworldwide.com.
Source: AEG
