SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT CLASS A (SPHR)
Sector: Communication
Sector: Communication
SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT CLASS A - Executive Compensation
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Executive Compensation
Robert Langer serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), a premier entertainment and media company best known for the iconic Sphere venue in Las Vegas. In this role, he leads all financial operations, including strategic planning, financial reporting, treasury management, tax strategy, investor relations, and risk oversight. Langer plays a pivotal role in guiding the company's growth amid transformative projects like the Sphere's groundbreaking immersive experiences and MSG Networks' regional sports media operations. Langer joined the organization in 2012 as Vice President of Finance at MSG Networks Inc., quickly advancing through progressive leadership positions. He was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance in 2015 and elevated to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2021, retaining his Treasurer responsibilities following the spin-off of Sphere Entertainment from Live Nation in 2023. Prior to MSG Networks, Langer spent over a decade at Deloitte & Touche LLP, rising to Senior Manager in the audit practice, where he honed his expertise in media, entertainment, and telecommunications sectors. A Certified Public Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Accounting from the University of Michigan. Among his key achievements, Langer orchestrated the complex financing for the $2.3 billion Sphere development project, securing innovative funding structures that enabled its completion as a state-of-the-art entertainment destination. He has also navigated successful capital market transactions, including debt issuances and equity offerings, while ensuring robust financial discipline during the company's evolution from traditional sports and entertainment to cutting-edge immersive technology. Under his stewardship, Sphere Entertainment has maintained strong financial health, positioning it for sustained innovation and shareholder value.