Timothy Joseph Leiweke, commonly known as Tim Leiweke, is an American businessman born on April 21, 1957, renowned for his extensive career in sports management and entertainment. His professional journey began in 1979 as assistant general manager for the St. Louis Steamers in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). By 1980, at age 24, he became the youngest general manager in professional sports history with the Baltimore Blast. He later served as vice president and general manager for the Kansas City Comets from 1981-1982, ascending to team president in 1986. In 1988, Leiweke joined the NBA as vice president of the Minnesota Timberwolves, followed by a stint as president of the Denver Nuggets from 1988 to 1990. From 1991 to 1996, he was president of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), overseeing the Los Angeles Kings, and then served as president and CEO of AEG from 1996 to 2013, during which he held approximately a 4% stake in the company and developed a close relationship with founder Philip Anschutz. In 2013, he became president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in Toronto, managing teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors, before departing in 2015. In November 2015, Leiweke founded and became CEO of Oak View Group (OVG), a global advisory, development, and investment firm focused on sports and live entertainment industries. Under his leadership, OVG pursued major venue projects worldwide. He also owns the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League (AHL). Leiweke's family includes his brother Tod Leiweke, a fellow sports executive, and son-in-law Troy Bodie, a former NHL player. On July 9, 2025, he was indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for violating the Sherman Antitrust Act, allegedly involving shady dealings with Live Nation and Ticketmaster that resulted in illegal kickbacks worth tens of millions. He stepped down as OVG CEO but remained as vice chair pending litigation. On December 2, 2025, he received a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, allowing him to continue in advisory roles. Throughout his career, Leiweke has been a pivotal figure in building sports and entertainment empires, known for aggressive deal-making and expanding franchises, though his later years have been marked by legal controversies highlighting potential anticompetitive practices in the industry.