Live entertainment expert and entrepreneur Simon Presswell has been appointed CEO of Eventim UK.
Presswell (pictured) was previously MD of Eventim rival Ticketmaster UK before leaving last year.
He has also previously held executive positions at BSkyB and Universal Studios where he worked across legendary brands such as Fast and Furious, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
At Eventim, he will be responsible for the strategic growth and expansion of the company in the highly competitive UK ticketing market.
Presswell wrote a popular blog on MBW this year regarding the major labels’ dilemma in a post-Spotify world.
Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, Chief Executive Officer – CTS Eventim said: “Simon’s brings a wealth of experience to our business and his appointment affirms our commitment to providing the very best ticketing experience for both our clients and customers in the UK.
“It’s a great time to be working in the market leader whose technology, access to content and drive to innovate provides a compelling competitive advantage.”
Simon Presswell, Eventim
“Investing in top talent combined with continually evolving technology and new product innovation is at the very heart of the Eventim brand and will ensure we drive the business forward.”
Simon Presswell, Chief Executive Officer – Eventim UK, added: “I am delighted to be working with the Klaus and the team at Eventim at such an exciting period in the history of the business.
“It’s a great time to be working in the market leader whose technology, access to content and drive to innovate continues to provide a compelling competitive advantage.”
Eventim UK, part of CTS Eventim AG & Co. KgaA, operates in 23 countries. Over 180,000 events and 100 million tickets are sold each year by Eventim.Music Business Worldwide