DCG Founding Partner Reynold Hoover Selected as CEO of LA2028 Olympics
The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games announce Reynold Hoover as Chief Executive Officer, leading the Organizing Committee’s staff through the planning and execution of the Games. Hoover comes to LA28 following leadership positions in the U.S. Military, along with senior civilian roles in the federal government, and brings significant experience in planning, operations and logistics to help deliver the world’s largest peacetime gathering – the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As CEO, Hoover will direct the Organizing Committee’s day-to-day work and report to LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman. LA28’s Board of Directors approved Hoover’s selection earlier today, and he will begin at LA28 on June 10, 2024.
“Reynold is one of the few people in the nation who possesses the operational and logistics expertise that the Olympic and Paralympic Games require,” said LA28 Chairperson and President, Casey Wasserman. “He’s been tasked with some of our nation’s most complex challenges, and we are fortunate to have him on our team as we prepare to welcome the world in 2028.”
“I met with Reynold last week to discuss our shared priorities, including preparing our entire region to host the Games and to ensure this event leaves lasting benefits for our community,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “I look forward to forging a close, collaborative relationship as we work together to prepare for the 2028 Games.”
“Helping to deliver an Olympic and Paralympic Games on American soil will serve as the capstone of my career in public service,” said LA28 Chief Executive Officer, Reynold Hoover. “Sport is a powerful convening force, and it is the opportunity of a lifetime to bring the Los Angeles community, the nation and the world together through the Games. I look forward to working with LA28’s talented team and the many dedicated community and business partners to help deliver another successful Games in LA.”
To learn more, please visit https://la28.org/language-masters/en/newsroom/la28-announces-new-ceo.html
