Cosm Expands its Leadership Team to Scale Its Sports and Entertainment Division

Cosm announces the appointment of two new leaders - Jeff Hughes (President, Sports and Entertainment) and Rob Laycock (Vice President, Head of Venues Marketing) - to scale its sports and entertainment division and accelerate its plans for venues expansion across the globe.

Jeff Hughes, President, Sports and EntertainmentJeff Hughes joins Cosm as President, Sports and Entertainment, reporting directly to CEO and President Jeb Terry, and will spearhead the newly established division to drive long-term vision, strategic planning, and operational excellence. In this role, Hughes joins the executive management team and will lead the company's Media, Venues, Programming, and Marketing functions, ensuring efficiency and scalability as Cosm evolves its sports and entertainment pillars, expands into new domestic and international territories, and activates on its vast proposition - to deliver a fan experience and redefine the way the world experiences content.

Hughes brings with him immense expertise in sports, media, and technology, having steered global companies among these sectors through major business transformation. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at NEP, the world's largest provider of sports production and live event services, where he unified operations and delivered record revenue performance. Before that, he led the Digital Consumer Group at Fox, spearheading the company's digital evolution by fusing its cross-network platform, including Fox, FX, National Geographic, and Fox Sports, and launching its first direct-to-consumer product that set the foundation for sustainable growth. Hughes has also held previous c-suite positions at Omnifone and Sky, as well as leadership positions at IBM and PwC, among other global organizations.

Rob Laycock, Vice President, Head of Venues Marketing I am truly excited to join the exceptional team at Cosm, says Hughes. Having witnessed the company evolve from a bold idea into a groundbreaking Shared Reality experience, I've been nothing short of inspired by the talent, innovation, and execution that have guided the company to where it is today. As we shape the new Sports and Entertainment division, I look forward to scaling the business while preserving Cosm's brand ethos. I am both humbled and energized to join such a dynamic leadership team, and I'm honored to build on the extraordinary fan experience and inspiring culture that continue to define Cosm.

As we continue to scale Cosm and build the leadership capacity required for our next phase of growth, it is critical that we add executives who bring both proven performance and strong cultural alignment, says Jeb Terry, President and CEO of Cosm. Jeff joins us with both, and leads with integrity, accountability, and a team-first mindset. His experience strengthens our executive leadership team at an important moment in our evolution, and I'm proud to welcome him to Cosm.

Additionally, as Cosm continues to prioritize fostering strong consumer connection and the strategic acceleration of its venues expansion worldwide, it welcomes Rob Laycock as Vice President, Head of Venues Marketing to drive go-to-market strategy across all Cosm locations. Having held various marketing leadership positions in professional sports, including at the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Indiana Fever, as well as event-based platforms like Ticketmaster, Laycock's deep understanding of brand, digital, content, and analytics uniquely positions him to help shape how Cosm scales and exceeds its ambitions at a global level.

Adds Terry, Our team is our greatest asset. As we grow, it is critical for us to welcome talented leaders who strengthen our ability to execute. Rob is just that - a team-first leader with a commitment to excellence and the skills necessary to further accelerate our growth and super-serve our fans. We are thrilled for him to join our team and help us take Cosm to the next level.

Following the successful launches of its first two venues in Los Angeles and Dallas in 2024, Cosm will open its third and fourth venues in downtown Atlanta's Centennial Yards and downtown Detroit, respectively, in 2026, followed by its fifth venue in Cleveland's Rock Block development in 2027. Additional locations will be announced at a later date.

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