Jamie Obletz is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. In this role, he oversees global operations and drives strategic growth across the company’s diverse portfolio, which includes sports concessions, travel hospitality, and gambling properties such as Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Australia.
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. Since joining Delaware North in 2016, he has held several key leadership roles, including president of the Travel division, group president overseeing Sportservice, Patina Group and U.K. operations, and senior vice president of Corporate Development. In his corporate development capacity, he led strategic investments including the acquisitions of Creative Food Group and Mindil Beach Casino Resort.
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 Management Development Program. A Buffalo native, Obletz graduated with honors and a degree in economics from Boston College and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School. He serves on the boards of the Richardson Center Corporation, Invest Buffalo Niagara, and Elmwood Franklin School.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware North | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | – present |