As Executive Vice President of MSG Rangers Corp., David Granville-Smith works closely with executive leadership to advise and execute on strategic, financial and operational priorities that support the Company’s long-term growth and strengthen its portfolio of professional sports assets, which includes the New York Rangers (NHL). Additionally, Mr. Granville-Smith serves as Executive Vice President of MSG Knickerbockers Corp., which owns and operates the New York Knicks (NBA), and became a standalone public company in October 2026 following a spin-off of MSG Rangers.
Along with his roles at MSG Rangers and MSG Knicks, Mr. Granville Smith is Executive Vice President of Sphere Entertainment Co., a leader in immersive experiences, technology, and media, whose portfolio includes Sphere and MSG Networks. He is also Executive Vice President of AMC Global Media, which owns and operates several award-winning brands in television and film.
Prior to joining the MSG Family of Companies in 2023, Mr. Granville-Smith served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of A+E Networks, a global media and entertainment brand portfolio. Prior to joining A+E Networks, he held various positions over more than twenty years at J.P. Morgan Chase Co. and The Bear Stearns Companies. Throughout his career in banking, Mr. Granville-Smith worked on significant strategic and financing transactions for companies in the diversified media and entertainment, television network, content distribution and telecommunications industries.
Mr. Granville-Smith serves as a trustee of the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York. He is a graduate of Brown University.