BUFFALO, N.Y. (Oct. 2, 2025) — Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Jamie Obletz as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Obletz will assume responsibility for overseeing the company’s global operations and driving strategic growth across its diverse portfolio.
Obletz most recently served as president of Delaware North Sportservice and the company’s United Kingdom business, leading operations at nearly 50 professional sports and entertainment venues.
“His deep understanding of our business and his strategic mindset make him exceptionally well-suited for the role of EVP and COO,” Delaware North CEOs Jerry Jacobs Jr., Lou Jacobs and Charlie Jacobs said in a statement. “Jamie brings a deep sense of commitment and personal accountability to Delaware North’s success, and we’re confident his leadership will be instrumental in shaping what comes next.”
Since joining Delaware North in 2016, Obletz has held several key leadership roles, including president of the Travel division and as a group president overseeing Sportservice, Patina Group and U.K. operations. He also served as senior vice president of Corporate Development, where he led strategic investments across the company’s subsidiaries – including the acquisitions of Creative Food Group, which expanded the company’s airport dining footprint with more than 30 new restaurants, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Australia.
Prior to joining Delaware North, Obletz worked in New York City as an executive director in the investment banking division at J.P. Morgan. He began his career with M&T Bank in Buffalo as a banking officer and part of its highly regarded Management Development Program.
A Buffalo native, Obletz graduated with honors and a degree in economics from Boston College. He later earned an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he studied corporate finance. Obletz currently serves on the board of directors for the Richardson Center Corporation, Invest Buffalo Niagara and Elmwood Franklin School.