John Langford named President of AEG International APAC

A major Asia-Pacific push just got a new captain as AEG hands John Langford the wheel to steer its venue empire across the region.

John Langford steps into the APAC lead

• John Langford becomes President APAC at AEG International, starting April 1.
• AEG says the role signals deeper investment in Asia-Pacific growth.
• Langford will oversee the performance of current and upcoming regional venues.
• Singapore becomes his base when he relocates in September 2026.

Langford’s AEG track record

• Before this, Langford served as Executive Vice President for Venues at AEG International.
• He joined AEG in November 2016 to run The O2 in London.
• Two years later, he moved up to Chief Operating Officer of AEG Europe.
• Earlier, he handled live entertainment at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.

AEG’s Asia-Pacific venue footprint

• AEG’s portfolio spans the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.
• Recently opened IG Arena in Nagoya adds to the mix.
• UOB Live in Bangkok sits alongside projects in Osaka.
• The second Bangkok arena development is also in progress.

Leadership reshuffle at AEG

• Alex Hill called Asia-Pacific strategically important with long-term upside.
• Hill leads global real estate and venue operations outside the United States.
• Adam Wilkes oversees AEG Presents across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
• Langford said he aims to speed up expansion and deepen regional impact.