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About James Dolan

James Dolan is recorded as Chairman and CEO at Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR), Board Member at First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA) and Board Member and Chairman at AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX) since January 1, 2011. The newest filing on record that lists James Dolan as Board Member at First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA) is dated May 6, 2022. The proxy statement of Sphere Entertainment Co. reports total compensation of $14,284,275 for James Dolan in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $230,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. James Dolan has spoken on 7 earnings calls across 2 companies, most recently for Sphere Entertainment Co. on February 12, 2026. Those appearances were for Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) and AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX). Sphere Entertainment Co. is classified in the Entertainment industry within the Communication Services sector. AMC Global Media Inc. is classified in the Entertainment industry within the Communication Services sector. Other leadership on record at Sphere Entertainment Co. includes Andrea Greenberg (CEO), James L. Dolan (CEO and Board Member), David Byrnes (CFO) and 7 others.

James Dolan on recent calls

“This morning we reported our fourth quarter financial results, which serve as continued validation of the business model behind Sphere.”
CEO, Sphere Entertainment Co. Q4 FY2025 Earnings Call ·
“For today's call, I'd like to focus on two important areas to the Sphere business model, the technology that powers Sphere and the opportunities it creates for our company, and our progress in expanding the Sphere venue footprint around the world.”
CEO, Sphere Entertainment Co. Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call ·
“As we begin our calendar 2025, we're focused on a number of core priorities to drive profitable growth.”
Chairman, Sphere Entertainment Co. Q2 FY2025 Earnings Call ·
“When we opened Sphere a little more than a year ago, our goal was to redefine the live entertainment experience. We started that journey in Las Vegas and have made progress improving Sphere's innovative business model.”
CEO, Sphere Entertainment Co. Q1 FY2025 Earnings Call ·
“As you know, Sphere was built with the idea of disrupting the traditional venue model. We saw this thesis begin to play out in the December quarter. Today, we reported results for our second full quarter of operations in Las Vegas.”
CEO, Sphere Entertainment Co. Q3 FY2024 Earnings Call ·

Affiliation history

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Leadership on record at Sphere Entertainment Co.

Leadership on record at AMC Global Media Inc.

Leadership on record at First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund

Executive compensation

Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.

Fiscal year Company Salary Total
2025 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $230,000 $14,284,275
2024 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $1,000,000 $27,441,193
2023 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $1,823,077 $16,310,205
2022 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $1,937,500 $19,243,679
2021 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $600,000 $8,323,840
2020 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $115,385 $3,955,129
2019 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $1,000,000 $54,116,491
2018 Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) $1,000,000 $11,591,240

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