There will be new leadership at MetLife Stadium come football season.

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Brad Mayne will take over as president and CEO of the stadium on September 5. Mayne comes to New Jersey from Dallas, where he spent 14 years as the president and CEO of the Center Operating Company. It operates the city's American Airlines Arena and other sports venues.

Mayne has also managed sports and public facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada for Ogden Entertainment and venues in Iowa and Washington.

He replaces Mark Lamping, who left the post in February. MetLife Stadium is home to the Giants and Jets and will host the 2014 Super Bowl.

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