Managing Director, Legends Global (Kai Tak Sports Park)

Position: Managing Director, Legends Global at Kai Tak Sports Park

Department: Executive Office

Reports to: Executive Vice President Asia and MENA

About the job Managing Director, Legends Global at Kai Tak Sports Park:

Kai Tak Sports Park is a Design, Build and Operate project funded by the Hong Kong SAR Government. Opened in 2025, it is Hong Kong's first multi-purpose sports, entertainment and leisure precinct, providing world-class venues and facilities for major events and community enjoyment. Kai Tak Sports Park Ltd (KTSPL) has been awarded the contract to undertake this project. Legends Global (LG), through its subsidiary company in Hong Kong, SMG China, has been engaged by KTSPL to be the Operator of Kai Tak Sports Park.

Role Introduction

This critical role leads the LG senior management team at KTSP, and is the lead on-the-ground role for the company. Supported by the Senior Vice President Asia and reporting to the Executive Vice President Asia and MENA, the LG Director KTSP will be responsible for the full portfolio of Governance, financial accountability and all services that LG provides to KTSPL. This includes a broad remit of commercial and operation functions, focused on the management of the venues at KTSP, stadium food and beverage operations, as well as oversight of corporate functions such as HR, legal and finance. The role is responsible for the successful delivery of the services that are provided under the management agreement with KTSPL.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a safe environment for all employees, stakeholders, visitors, service providers, and guests
• Manage LGs commitments and compliance with the Management Agreement between KTSPL and LG
• Maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, other Government departments, HK Tourism, Police, Fire Department, National Sporting Associations, hirers, commercial partners and key suppliers
• Manage LG's service delivery providing inspirational leadership to the LG senior management team
• Create and maintain an inclusive and dynamic working environment which empowers staff to make meaningful contributions to the company
• In conjunction with the Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President formulate overall strategy, annual business plans and budgets for agreement with the client and execute once agreed
• Oversee and manage LGs responsibilities for corporate affairs to ensure compliance with the Management Agreement, governance, financial, legal and human resource
• Oversee and manage LGs commercial responsibilities as specified in the Management Agreement which includes procurement of content (entertainment, sport, functions, banquets, and all other suitable events), the bookings calendar, ticketing, merchandising, hospitality (corporate suites, loge boxes and ad-hoc sales at events), B2B marketing of events and corporate hospitality, plus regular interaction with commercial partners and sponsors contracted by KTSPL
• Deliver a range of events, including community use, at the venues and other precinct activation areas in collaboration with strategic partners
• Ensure the successful and smooth day to day running of the precinct
• Meet and regularly report to the Executive Vice President Asia and MENA and Senior Vice President Asia to update on all key matters associated with the successful delivery of services under the management agreement as well as compliance with the Employers Requirements
• Be the day to day contact point for LG with the Chief Executive of KTSPL and his/her delegates or other senior management
• Keep up to date with market conditions in Hong Kong and the region as they relate to KTSP
• Monitor, manage and achieve LGs KPIs as stated within the management agreement
• Identify, prioritize and control financial, commercial and operational risks
• Ensure all staff understand and are committed to company policies, processes and procedures
• Ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, including safe work practices for staff, contractors and service providers
• Ensure all staff have appropriate performance goals, training and development plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major in management, business or facility management
• Minimum 10 years senior leadership experience
• Senior experience in the management of large-scale sports, entertainment or multi-purpose venues
• Experience of having lived and worked in Asia would be desirable
• Exceptional strategic thinking and influencing skills, combined with political awareness
• Calm and methodical work ethic
• Ability to cope with pressurised situations in a timely and cohesive manner
• Able to represent the company with professionalism at all times
• Understanding of governance, safety and security requirements at large events, preferably with knowledge of the Safety at Sports Grounds Guidance (Green Guide)
• Commercially astute and understanding of operational delivery
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, in addition to normal working hours
• Ability to travel

Personal & Application Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. Data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only. Applicants who are not invited for interviews within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.