Hugh Weber is an American sports executive who has served as the president of business operations for Seattle Sounders FC since 2023. [1] He previously served as president of the New Jersey Devils and its parent company Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) from 2013 to 2022. [2] [3] He previously served in the same position for the NBA's New Orleans Hornets. [4] A native of Tacoma, Washington, Weber graduated from the University of Puget Sound, where he was also a member of their track team. [5]
References
- ^ Silverman, Alex (February 16, 2023). "New Sounders President of Business Operations Hugh Weber to lead club's growth strategy". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ "Devils promote Hugh Weber, with Jake Reynolds new president". USA Today. September 19, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Novy-Williams, Eben; Soshnick, Scott. "HBSE President Hugh Weber Leaving Sixers, Devils Parent". Sportico. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Hugh Weber kept the Hornets Alive". New Orleans Times Picayune. June 20, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Evans, Jayda (February 16, 2023). "Notebook: Sounders' brass address Providence criticism; Bruce Lee kit sales reach $50,000". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 17, 2023.