https://www.scmp.com/rss/521737/feed The latest news and top stories on John Sharkey. Known for his visionary leadership in sports infrastructure, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park, a major global project. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Europe at ASM Global and CEO of the Scottish Exhibition Centre, where he oversaw the SSE Hydro Arena's development. His work at Kai Tak involves leading design, construction and operations, integrating sports, retail and entertainment. He champions... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ambrose Li Ambrose Li A former boss of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will take the reins at the city’s Kai Tak Sports Park as CEO from April, with the landmark complex looking to the new head to “unlock the full potential” and “amplify its economic impact”. The park said on Friday that Andrew Kam Min-ho would succeed its first CEO, John Sharkey, who was stepping down after a nearly 10-year stint that established the complex as “a premier destination for world-class sports, entertainment, culture and leisure... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340196/ex-hong-kong-disneyland-boss-take-reins-ceo-kai-tak-sports-park?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340196/ex-hong-kong-disneyland-boss-take-reins-ceo-kai-tak-sports-park?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:33:20 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball The curtain came down on the first Hong Kong Football Festival on Thursday, with a game between bitter rivals Arsenal and Tottenham that made a mockery of its friendly status and left organisers basking in the glow of a job well done. By any metric, they would consider the past week to have been a success, on and off the field, including a particularly impressive milestone for Kai Tak Stadium, which welcomed its one millionth visitor despite having been open for less than six months. Almost... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3320335/hong-kong-football-festival-city-basks-job-well-done-spurs-boss-praises-perfect-occasion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3320335/hong-kong-football-festival-city-basks-job-well-done-spurs-boss-praises-perfect-occasion?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:15:13 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Two of the key figures in bringing “some of the best football on the planet” to Hong Kong have indicated that marquee fixtures could become a staple of the city’s sporting calendar. Kai Tak Stadium’s ongoing Hong Kong Football Festival has received rave reviews from fans, managers and players. AC Milan beat Liverpool 4-2 in front of almost 50,000 supporters on Saturday, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur set to meet on Thursday. Organisers would have been alarmed, nonetheless, to hear Liverpool... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3319738/more-top-clubs-tipped-follow-liverpool-hong-kong-kai-tak-pitch-concerns-remain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3319738/more-top-clubs-tipped-follow-liverpool-hong-kong-kai-tak-pitch-concerns-remain?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:00:09 +0000