Chandra Allison, a sales and marketing leader with 30 years of diverse experience in the hospitality and events industries, has joined the Sphere Entertainment company in Las Vegas as executive vice-president, sales and service.
Allison will oversee the sales and service teams and build strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders in the Las Vegas market and beyond.
“Sphere has established itself as a destination for immersive experiences unlike anywhere else, but we’re just scratching the surface of what this new medium can offer,” said Jennifer Koester, president, Sphere business operations. “Chandra has been working with our team as a consultant, and we are excited to make her an official part of our Sphere family as we continue raising an already high bar for what artists, brands, and customers experience at Sphere.”
“Throughout my career I have focused on delivering major events and exceptional hospitality experiences in Las Vegas,” said Allison. “Sphere is a game-changer in this dynamic market, and this is a tremendous opportunity to continue working with the team to develop one-of-a-kind experiences that enhance Sphere’s presence in Las Vegas across a range of event categories and guest experiences.”
Most recently, Allison served as senior vice-president of strategy and growth at Oak View Group (OVG) where she was responsible for overseeing design and development of meetings spaces, business strategy and programming for OVG’s planned Las Vegas hotel and casino project. She has also worked at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. She is an active member of industry trade organisations, including Meetings Professional International and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.
