OVG appoints Katie Harel to lead UK hospitality division

Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed Katie Harel MD of OVG Hospitality in the UK.

OVG said Harel will lead the company’s strategic and creative functions in the UK, including marketing, commercial development, partnerships and brand positioning.

Harel was appointed VP of marketing at OVG International in 2024. She has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, including over a decade at Rhubarb Hospitality Collection. Following Rhubarb’s acquisition by OVG in 2023, she has worked on the company’s hospitality strategy across live entertainment, sport and cultural venues.

OVG Hospitality operates food and beverage services at Co-op Live in Manchester and works with City Football Group at Etihad Stadium. The company is expanding its operations in the UK and Europe, following activity in the United States at venues including Mortgage Matchup Center, Benchmark International Arena and Penn State’s Beaver Stadium.

“I am excited to take on this role after more than a decade at Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, and the past few years as part of OVG”, said Harel. “I look forward to continuing our approach to hospitality and working with the team on upcoming developments.”