MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMEN (MSGE)
Sector: Communication
Sector: Communication
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMEN - Executive Compensation
Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer
Executive Compensation
Layth Taki serves as Senior Vice President, Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), where he leads the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. In this critical role, Taki oversees a team responsible for preparing SEC filings, managing the quarterly and annual close processes, and ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. His leadership has been instrumental in supporting MSG Entertainment's growth as a premier live entertainment producer, including high-profile events at venues like The Sphere in Las Vegas and Madison Square Garden. Taki joined the MSG family of companies in 2007 as a Senior Accountant at MSG Networks, quickly advancing through progressively senior roles. He served as Director of Accounting at MSG Networks, followed by Vice President and Controller at MSG Sports, where he managed financial operations for the New York Knicks and Rangers franchises. Prior to MSG, Taki gained valuable experience in public accounting at Deloitte & Touche, honing his expertise in audit and advisory services. A Certified Public Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Baruch College, City University of New York. Among his notable achievements, Taki played a pivotal role in the successful spin-off of MSG Entertainment from Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. in April 2023, guiding the company through its transition to a standalone publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange. His strategic oversight has strengthened financial transparency and operational efficiency, enabling MSG Entertainment to navigate complex entertainment industry dynamics while delivering robust results for stakeholders.