IMG Names Staci Hallmon SVP Of Arts & Entertainment Events For North America

IMG has named Staci Hallmon as the new SVP of Arts and Entertainment Events for North America. Prior to her new role at IMG, Hallmon served as SVP and General Manager of BET Networks.

Hallmon’s new responsibilities including strategy and development to expand the Endeavor-owned company. She will report to Stephen Flint Wood, IMG”s EVP and Group Managing Director of Arts & Entertainment Events.

“We are delighted Staci has joined IMG to lead our Arts & Entertainment events in North America,” Wood said in a statement. “We continue to see strong consumer demand for live experiences and are always exploring opportunities to create something new or bring successful events to new markets. We are confident that with Staci at the helm, we will be able to deliver even more memorable, world-class experiences throughout North America.”

As Hallmon comes aboard, IMG is working to create a new World of Barbie experience in Santa Monica, California, which will open next month. The company is also behind live events including Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Taste Festivals, The Big Festival, Miami Open and New York Fashion Week.

“I am elated to have the opportunity to grow and build Endeavor and IMG’s North American experiential portfolio with live events that foster community and connection while celebrating the passion points of our consumers,” Hallmon said in a statement.

Prior to Hallmon’s most recent role at BET Networks, she spent 15 years with TIME INC’s ESSENCE brand and led their ESSENCE Festival.