Jay Cooper
Jay Cooper has been promoted to managing director of the newly created AEG Facilities Global Solutions office. The stand-alone division will provide comprehensive management and planning services to sports and entertainment facilities worldwide. Cooper has over 34 years of experience in venue management.
Cooper joined AEG in 2005 and was responsible for the preopening and operation of the AEG-operated Toyota Park, Chicago. He also assisted in the opening of several new arenas and stadiums in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Beijing, China and Germany. Prior to joining AEG, Cooper served as the general manager of Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Cooper is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He also holds a Masters of Arts degree in Sports Administration from Wayne State University, Detroit. He will reside in Pasadena Calif. and work from the AEG Facilities headquarters in Los Angeles.