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Live Nation appoints senior leadership roles within its Asia Pacific division. Roger Field, currently Chief Executive of Live Nation Australia and New Zealand, has been named President of Live Nation Asia Pacific with Mark Kneebone taking on the new role of Managing Director Live Nation New Zealand and Kei Ikuta being promoted to President Live Nation Japan. Paul Antonio, currently President Asia and Middle East, moves to the new role of Chief Operating Officer Live Nation EMEA, reporting to John Reid, President Live Nation EMEA.

TEG restructures management team for long-term global expansion Live entertainment, ticketing and technology company, TEG has restructured its management team with Cameron Hoy appointed to the new combined role of Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director of Ticketing, taking on oversight of TEG Analytics, TEG Insights, TEG Digital and Commercial as well as all TEG’s Ticketing operations globally. Ian Ball, has joined TEG as Chief Operating Officer a role in which he will oversee the Operations, Technology, IT, Communications and Corporate Affairs functions as well as leading TEG’s Venues globally.

Ticketmaster Australia and New Zealand announce new leadership appointments Maria O’Connor, who has served as Managing Director of Ticketmaster Australia and New Zealand for the last 28 years, has been promoted to Chair the ticketing business in Australia and New Zealand.

Former Chief Executive of the West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) and industry vet, Gavin Taylor will be taking on the role of Managing Director for Ticketmaster Australia.

O’Connor joined Ticketmaster in 1983 when the company operated as BASS under the Victorian Government. Over more than three decades at the company, O’Connor has been instrumental in many milestones and has played an integral part in shaping the ticketing industry in the region. In her role as Chairman, O’Connor will continue responsibility for her longterm industry relationships and look for opportunities to grow Ticketmaster’s business in the region.

Gemba Group announces new holding company and team promotions Changes at the Gemba Group, the holding company with ownership of Gemba and Turnstile, is being renamed as the Tenka Group with Chief Executive, Rob Mills moving into a Group Chief Executive role.

Tenka has also announced that long-standing Gemba employees Paula Marovitch will become Chief Financial Officer of Tenka Group while Clare Stewart-Hunter has been promoted to Head of Client and Creative Services.

The pair have also become Directors of Gemba Australia with Head of Marketing Andrew Condon promoted to the role of Managing Director of Gemba. Steve Romer takes on role as General Manager of The Events Centre Caloundra Former Chief Operating Officer of Byron Bay’s Bluesfest, Steve Romer, has commenced in the role of General Manager of The Events Centre Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Prior to Bluesfest, Romer was Chief Executive of the Venue Management Association Asia Pacific (VMA) and a former General Manager of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) responsible for the venues live music concerts, family shows, corporate events, and sporting events.

Romer has served on many industry Boards including nine years on the VMA Board (the last three years as President), three years on the Board of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), five years on the Board of the Talent Development Project (TDP) a professional program nurturing the creative talents of aspiring artists in their entertainment careers, and most recently four years on the Board of HOTA (Home of the Arts - Gold Coast).

IN BRIEF Jamal Assad has moved into the role of Managing Director at Leisure Projects Management Sydney. Experienced fitness executive Damien Bain has established the Leading Edge Business Consultancy. Industry experts Cath Bellchambers, Jay Clarke and Mel Rickwood have been appointed to the Board of HealthySwim Australia. The NBL has announced Leanne Brooke will co-chair its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, working alongside NBL Commissioner, Jeremy Loeliger. Tourism industry leader Ken Chapman has been elected Chair of Tourism Tropical North Queensland. Patrick Flannigan has been appointed the incoming Chair of Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust, replacing Russell Caplan. Tanya Hosch, the AFL’s first Indigenous and second female executive, has been commended for her varied leadership roles, receiving the 2021 South Australian ‘Australian of the Year’ award. Auckland-based sport organisation Aktive has announced two new appointments to its board - former Deputy Mayor of Auckland City Penny Hulse, and public health expert and academic Dr Mataroria Lyndon. The Q Theatre Ltd Board has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive, Greg Innes. The Australian Grand Prix Corporation has announced the board appointment of Nicki Kenyon. Community aquatic and recreation facility management company BlueFit has announced a key new appointment, with Brett McEwin to join as General Manager of Leisure in January 2021. The Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre Authority has appointed Lauren McKee as its new Executive Officer. Anna Reece has moved from her role as Executive Producer of the Perth Festival to become Director of the Fremantle Arts Centre. Ani Santos has been appointed as Communications and Projects Coordinator at Conventions and Incentives New Zealand. Newly formed advocacy group the Australian Live Music Business Council has appointed Craig Spann as inaugural Executive General Manager.