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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87293, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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Langford’s AEG track record
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[*]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.
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AEG’s Asia-Pacific venue footprint
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[*]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.
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Leadership reshuffle at AEG
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[*]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.
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