"This appointment is a well-deserved and long overdue recognition of Josh's many contributions to not only the Avalanche and Nuggets organizations but also his role in the overall global growth of KSE and our sister companies," said Jim Martin, KSE CEO and President. "Josh has evolved into a respected leader and innovator in sports business, and is already leading many of our organization's investments in forward-thinking multimedia platforms and emerging technologies."
Kroenke, 37, serves on the Board of Governors of the NHL and NBA. He is also a member of the NBA's influential Planning Committee. In addition to his NBA and NHL responsibilities, he is an Alternate Governor for the Colorado Rapids (MLS), and sits on the board of Arsenal Football Club of the English Premier League.
"While the business of sport has transformed in recent years, we are still just getting started," Kroenke said. "Our current management structure won't change, and Joe Sakic of the Avalanche and Tim Connelly of the Nuggets will continue reporting directly to me. This new position allows me the opportunity and flexibility to work closer with employees, fans, sponsors and community leaders to strategize and celebrate the power of sports and entertainment."
Kroenke's first role at KSE was with the Nuggets in 2007, where he began learning the organization from the ground up working with departments ranging from scouting to marketing and sales. He was promoted to President of the Nuggets and Governor of the Avalanche in 2010, before assuming the additional title of President with the Avalanche in 2013.
Kroenke has held numerous leadership positions for the Nuggets and Avalanche, playing a pivotal role in hiring Coach of the Year recipients in the NBA and NHL as well as multiple NBA Executive of the Year honorees. As Alternate Governor of the Colorado Rapids, Kroenke helped bring the MLS All-Star Game to Denver in 2015 and helped the Rapids acquire U.S. World Cup goalie Tim Howard in 2016.
Kroenke was appointed to the Arsenal board in 2013. As a director, he has helped oversee the global growth of the club, which has one of the biggest digital followings in sport. He has also been involved in the transformation of the club's youth academy and first team training facilities. Arsenal has won the prestigious FA Cup in three of the past four seasons.
Kroenke is also leading KSE into the fast-growing area of eSports. He was instrumental in the decision to create KSE eSports to acquire an inaugural franchise in Activision/Blizzard's Overwatch league, now known as the Los Angeles Gladiators. As co-founder of KSE Esports with his father Stan, Josh has helped guide all elements of the operation including branding and launch of the team in January 2018.
"I am particularly looking forward to sitting down with entrepreneurs and technology leaders to bring innovative platforms to connect and engage our millions of fans around the world 365 days a year," said Kroenke. "From our venues to our teams to the fan experience, I am incredibly excited about the future of KSE and about working with all of our teams and businesses to create memories that keep our fans coming back time and time again."
