As AEG Europe continues to break new ground, five new leaders appointed to AEG Presents UK business

The leader in live entertainment and sports, announces appointment of Jacqui Harris, Lucky Thompson, Connie Shao, Leonie Wakeman and Stuart Dorn to new roles to continue company’s expansion and growth trajectory

London, 1 December 2022: AEG Europe, a global leader in music and live entertainment, has today announced a number of new appointments within AEG Presents UK as they continue to build out an inclusive people structure that powers the successful delivery of their growth and development plans across their venues and touring businesses.

The company has today announced the appointment of the following positions:

• Jacqui Harris to the role of Vice President and General Manager for AEG Presents UK, responsible for all operational functions for the Events, Touring, Marketing and Ticketing teams, reporting through to Steve Homer, CEO, AEG Presents UK.
• Lucky Thompson as Senior Director, Events and Operations, where she assumes overall leadership responsibility for the company’s Cornerstone Events Division, which includes Summer Series, C2C, Eden Sessions and Just for Laughs, as well as the delivery and success of all AEG Presents UK hosted events.
• Connie Shao as Vice President and General Manager for International Touring, responsible for managing the international touring division and operations of its tours and events, reporting through to Simon Jones, Senior Vice President for AEG Presents UK International Touring.
• Leonie Wakeman as Director of Commercial Operations, which will see her focus on identifying, developing and implementing new revenue opportunities for the industry leader.
• Stuart Dorn as Group Venue Operations Director, responsible for AEG Presents venues, such as indigo at The O2, The Halls Wolverhampton, Eventim Apollo and Olympia London.

Speaking on the appointments and future plans, Steve Homer, CEO, AEG Presents UK said: “It’s an exciting time for our business as we break new ground and in turn, build out a people structure that powers the successful delivery of our growth plans.

From our recently announced appointment of Lucy Noble as our inaugural Artistic Director, or our expanded footprint into the world of comedy, to our continued investment in venues like The Halls Wolverhampton or Olympia London… We’re heading into 2023 with strong momentum and I look forward to what’s to come,” Steve continued.

The company is also pleased to announce that the expansion will bring further opportunities across AEG Europe by way of a considerable number of open roles due to open in 2023, ensuring the business is staffed for success. Applicants are asked to keep a close eye on AEG Europe Careers as further roles unfold.

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AEG Europe

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About AEG Europe

Headquartered in London, AEG Europe is a subsidiary of AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company.  In Europe, AEG owns and operates landmark sports and music facilities and entertainment districts across the continent including The O2, indigo at The O2and Eventim Apollo in London; The Halls Wolverhampton in the Midlands; Barclays Arena in Hamburg; Uber Arena, Uber Eats Music Hall and Uber Platz in Berlin; and Accor Arena in Paris.

Through its Global Partnerships division, AEG Europe delivers corporate brands the largest sports and live music marketing network in the world.  AEG’s promoting division, AEG Presents is a global leader in concert promotion and venue management, as well as running European music festivals: American Express presents BST Hyde Park, All Points East in London and Rock en Seine in Paris, among others.

About AEG Presents

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com. AEG’s European headquarters are located in London.