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No. 33 — Tim Leiweke / Irving Azoff


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tim leiweke

CEO

Oak View Group

CHANGE FROM 2016: NOT RANKED


irving azoff

Board member

Oak View Group

CHANGE FROM 2016: NEWCOMER

Leiweke and Azoff’s vision for Oak View Group has more questions than answers, but it got a big win in Seattle, where OVG was awarded KeyArena’s redevelopment rights. In addition, Oak View Group expanded its reach into publishing and industry conferences. The two are polarizing, yet powerful personalities, that many are keeping a close eye on.


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