2013-14 MEDIA GUIDE

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SCOTT O’NEIL — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
NEW JERSEY DEVILS AND PRUDENTIAL CENTER
Scott O’Neil, one of the most respected executives in the
sports business industry, was named Chief Executive
Officer for the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the
Prudential Center on August 15, 2013. He is charged
with leading the Devils’ business operations, as well as
overseeing the Prudential Center and its broad
entertainment offerings, which was added to the
responsibility he had assumed three weeks earlier when
he was named in a similar capacity as CEO of the
Philadelphia 76ers – both ownership groups are led by
Josh Harris. O'Neil will also serve as an Alternate
Governor for both the Devils and Sixers at the Board of
Governors meetings for the respective leagues.
O'Neil has built a reputation as a strong leader who excels in challenging situations
by attracting and developing world class talent and creating an unrivaled
performance based culture and discipline. He has been invited to be the featured
speaker at some of the nation's most prestigious universities, including Harvard,
Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania, while also serving as a panelist at the
industry's most influential conferences, the Bloomberg Sports Business Summit and
the Beyond Sport Summit.
Most recently, O’Neil served as president of Madison Square Garden Sports, where
he oversaw the business operations of The Madison Square Garden Company’s
(MSG) three professional sports teams, the New York Knicks, New York Rangers
and New York Liberty, leading some of the most coveted brands in sports. O’Neil
was the key architect in several of the largest deals in NBA history, resulting in
record-setting revenue in sponsorships, tickets and suites.
O’Neil came to MSG from the NBA, where as senior vice president, he oversaw the
league’s team marketing and business operations. He advised NBA and WNBA
teams on ticket sales and service, sponsorship development, and marketing. He also
managed the NBA’s Canadian business, Relationship Marketing, and the NBA
Development League.
Prior to joining the NBA in May 2001, O’Neil served as President of HoopsTV.com
where he oversaw a management team and staff of 60 and orchestrated strategic
partnerships with leading companies such as ESPN, Footaction and numerous
online partners. During his career, O’Neil also spent five years with the
Philadelphia Eagles, where he was appointed the youngest Vice President of Sales in
the NFL, and two years with the New Jersey Nets as a Corporate Marketing
Manager.
HUGH WEBER — PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
As president of business operations, oversees all aspects
of Devils Arena Entertainment, including the franchise’s
business operations and Prudential Center. Weber has a
track record of creating fan-friendly, partnership-driven
and “elite” best-in-class organizations.
Most recently, Weber was president and alternate
governor of the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets. In his
seven-year tenure, the organization experienced success
on and off the court.
The team achieved record-setting ticket sales and
sponsorship numbers while creating a number of
significant community initiatives. Through the tireless
efforts of every employee, coach and player, the Hornets’
organization gained long-term stability in the region under difficult circumstances.
The organization took a leading role in the renaissance of the region. In an
unprecedented initiative, “100 events in 100 nights,” the team executed small
gatherings hosted in the homes of current season ticket holders, partners, and local
businesses. Through a coordinated effort, the team secured financial success, a longterm
lease with the state, and stable local ownership.
In 2010, Weber reorganized the Hornets’ basketball operations, using a collaborative
philosophy, defined value system, and strong work ethic as key principles. He was
able to assemble one of the best young organizations in the league, described by
some as an “All-Star” team. Weber brought in a dynamic, young head coach in
Monty Williams, and hired General Manager Dell Demps, a prodigy from the highlysuccessful
San Antonio Spurs organization.
Prior to his role as team president, Weber served as chief operations officer and vice
president of business operations, overseeing all aspects of the New Orleans market,
while the team was temporarily headquartered in Oklahoma City from 2005-2007.
Weber is a board member of a variety of community, economic development and
entrepreneurship organizations, reflecting his priority to invest in the community.
Hugh has four children, Brenna (18), Zoë (18), Hugh III (12) and Jackson (11). In
addition to his Devils’ duties, he enjoys running, reading and being a father.
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An avid writer, O’Neil has published two cases for the Harvard Business School,
“Success Factors in Minor League Baseball” and “Balancing Work and Family” in
1998. He has also written and published a book titled, “Fantasy Land to the Rat
Race” released in 2000 and geared towards young executives in the workplace.
O’Neil holds a degree in Marketing from Villanova University and M.B.A. from the
Harvard Business School. He and his family currently reside in Pennsylvania.
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