Executive Turntable: Sphere Hires NFL Tech Innovator — Plus, Superstruct Founder Departs

Sphere Entertainment has named Felicia Yue as executive vice president and chief technology officer for Sphere. She will be based in Burbank and report to Jennifer Koester, Sphere’s president and COO.

As CTO, Yue will oversee technology powering Sphere’s immersive experiences and advanced infrastructure across its Las Vegas venue and Sphere Studios, including display, playback, interactive and audio systems. She will also lead enhancements to Sphere Studios’ content tools supporting multi-sensory experiences. 

Yue joins Sphere from Infinite Athlete, having previously served as head of live event and immersive experiences at Amazon Prime Video, where she led development of X-Ray technology — ie, real-time insights on every play — for Thursday Night Football. She previously held roles at the NFL, ESPN and Sportvision, where over the years she helped develop innovations including the NFL’s first-down “yellow line,” MLB’s “K Zone” and CNN’s “Magic Wall.”

“Technology is at the core of everything we do at Sphere, and Felicia’s experience will be invaluable as we continue to build on our capabilities as an experiential medium,” said Ms. Koester. “Felicia’s track record of developing breakthrough technologies and leading teams that deliver high-impact experiences for audiences will ensure Sphere remains at the forefront of what’s possible in immersive entertainment.”

Sphere recently reported that Q3 revenue was up 15% year-over-year, driven by The Wizard of Oz screenings and the Backstreet Boys residency, though it posted a $129.7 million operating loss. Since opening in 2023, Sphere has hosted residencies by U2, Phish, the Eagles and Anyma, with Backstreet Boys extending their run into February 2026.

Check out a rundown of this week’s staffing news below, including big departures at Warner Classics, [PIAS], RMLC and Superstruct, a wave promotions at UTA, an Island elevation and more.