X Games
The Event Director serves as the on-the-ground leader for X Games Calgary, taking full operational and financial responsibility for planning, executing, and reporting on the multi-day music and sport festival. This role involves leading an integrated team to deliver the event to global standards, ensuring athlete safety, and maximizing commercial value for sponsors and media rights holders. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including funding partners, sports federations, and broadcast production teams, to ensure a successful event from now through spring 2027.
Company Size
1-10 employees
X Games is a premier action sports organization hosting elite competitions in skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, and skiing through live events held globally. It is launching the MoonPay X Games League (XGL), the first team-based global league for action sports, featuring 8 city-based clubs competing in a year-round schedule that began in Summer 2026. XGL represents the next evolution of X Games, bringing structured league play, team rivalries, and a championship format to the world's top action sports athletes.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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23% below the average for this role