Virtuoso Moira O’Connor in Huntington Bank Field top-shelf role

Article posted by Coliseum, October 13^th, 2026

Image: Cleveland Browns and HKS

The Legends Global and the Haslam Sports Group recently announced that Moira O’Connor has been named the General Manager (GM) of the Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio (US) – home of the National Football League (NFL) team Cleveland Browns.

‘LEGENDS GLOBAL’ stated that Moira O’Connor brings nearly two decades of experience across stadium operations, construction, major-event execution, and legal strategy to the 67,000-seat, multipurpose facility – the Huntington Bank Field – in downtown Cleveland.

Her leadership in the sports industry has received national and local recognition.

New York (US)-based the Legends Global is a premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues and brands and provides venue management services. The Legends Global is a leader in supporting the modern National Football League (NFL) stadiums by maximizing revenue and enhancing the fan experiences and it is currently partnering with more than half of all NFL teams through its portfolio of services.

New York (US)-based the National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and the highest professional level of American football in the world.

The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) is a sports and entertainment holding and investment company based in Berea, Ohio (US).

The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland (US). The Browns compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a Member of the American Football Conference (AFC) North Division.

The 67,431-seat Huntington Bank Field is a stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is the home field of the National Football League (NFL) team Cleveland Browns.

Point of Contact

‘LEGENDS GLOBAL’ further stated that as the General Manager O’Connor will serve as the senior leader on site responsible for the overall performance of the venue across revenue, operations and guest experience. She will lead the Legends Global team and the key partners while serving as the primary point of contact for the Cleveland Browns and the other stakeholders with oversight of event operations, finance, booking, facility operations, food and beverage (F&B), and security.

‘Rare Combination’

Observed Josh Kritzler, President, North American Venues and Content for Legends Global, which manages the venue, “Moira brings a strong and rare combination of hands-on operating experience and legal expertise to the Huntington Bank Field. Her track record taking the complex venues from construction through full public operation, along with her work on some of the biggest events in sports, aligns with what this building requires and will be a great asset to the Cleveland Browns as well as the fans and the partners.”

Major Construction Initiatives

Moira O’Connor spent nearly six years as the Director of Operations at the 62,500-capacity Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (US) where she oversaw all aspects of facility operations, events, capital projects, and major construction initiatives at one of the NFL’s most historic venues. She managed the operating and capital budgets, developed the building policies and procedures and helped guide significant technology, security and infrastructure improvements throughout the stadium. Her tenure also included securing SAFETY Act Designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Largest-scale Events

In addition to the Soldier Field, Moira O’Connor oversaw operations for five other sports and entertainment facilities, including a professional indoor track and field facility. O’Connor has worked on some of the largest-scale events in professional sports, including five NFL Super Bowls (the annual league championship final game).

Stadium and Event Agreements

As a licensed Illinois Attorney, O’Connor advises the professional sports venues, the public agencies and the private clients on the stadium and event agreements, the concessions contracts, the Government procurement, the regulatory compliance, the security and operational policies, the SAFETY Act matters, and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)/ Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)/ Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs.

‘Best-in-class Experience’

Exulted David Jenkins, President, Haslam Sports Group, “We are thrilled to welcome Moira to Cleveland and to the Haslam Sports Group family. The Legends Global has already been a tremendous partner in managing the Huntington Bank Field and Moira’s unique blend of operational and legal experience will help us deliver a best-in-class experience for the Browns fans and the guests at every event. We look forward to working with her as we continue to elevate this venue and prepare for the future home of the Cleveland Browns.”

‘Incredibly Excited’

Maintained Moira O’Connor, “I’m incredibly excited to join Legends Global and the Haslam Sports Group as the General Manager of the Huntington Bank Field. I’m looking forward to combining the experience I’ve gained throughout my career in stadium management and the legal field and bringing that perspective to this role. I’m equally excited to work alongside the talented team already in place, build on the strong foundation they’ve established and help shape what comes next for the stadium and the Browns. It’s an exciting time for the organization and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of it and look forward to delivering memorable experiences for our fans, the partners and guests.”

Lifestyle and Entertainment Development

The new Huntington Bank Field, designed by HKS, will be enclosed and is designed to accommodate the premier sporting and the entertainment events throughout the year drawing visitors from across Ohio and beyond. An adjacent mixed-use, lifestyle and entertainment development will further enhance the fan experience.

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