As Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Sphere Entertainment Co., Robert Langer works closely with Sphere Entertainment’s executive management team to support the long-term direction of the Company. In this role, he provides strategic financial insight on all facets of the business, from overseeing financial matters, including all planning and analysis, to strategy and business development.
Mr. Langer is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of business experience. Prior to joining Sphere Entertainment, he was with The Walt Disney Company, where he served as Global Leader of Enterprise-Wide Financial Planning and Corporate Strategy. In this role he led key finance processes, and oversaw forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans. He also directed the corporate strategy group, orchestrating M&A activities, exploring strategic alternatives, and overseeing a technology-focused incubator program. Mr. Langer first joined Disney in 1999, and over his 25-year tenure held various divisional financial leadership positions across the business, including as Chief Financial Officer of Disney ABC Television Group, Disney Consumer Products, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Global Toys. He also has significant global experience, including serving as Country Manager for Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, where he oversaw all of Disney’s businesses, activities, and brands in these markets. Prior to joining Disney, Mr. Langer was a senior case leader at The Boston Consulting Group, where he focused on serving clients in the consumer products, retail, and media industries.
Mr. Langer received his diploma from the University of Munich and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.