Marie Lindqvist Senior Vice President Operations, Europe ASM Global Some individuals thrive during challenging times. Yet, some companies not just braved the pandemic, but actually grew their business. ASM Global opened new venues, entered new markets and launched a wide…

Kelsey Gillespie Director, Events | Los Angeles Football Club The 22,000-capacity BMO Stadium neighboring the L.A. Memorial Coliseum has become a premier destination for artists, and it’s no coincidence that it happened following the arrival of Kelsey Gillespie. She arrived…

Amy Patterson Vice President, Events & Derby Operations | Churchill Downs Racetrack Planning the 150th Kentucky Derby Grade 1 stakes race for 3-year-old thoroughbreds with a winning purse of $5 million — the richest in history — is no time…

Melissa Smith VP of HR, Amphitheaters and Theaters | Venue Nation With the growth of the live entertainment business comes opportunity, for staff as well as employers to empower that staff and attract top talent. “It was truly special this…

Kerri Park Chief Operating Officer| World Cafe Live Committed to her beloved city of Philadelphia, and getting her start at World Cafe Live in 2004 as part of the food and beverage team, Kerri Park now oversees all departments at…

Casey Sparks Vice President, OVG Austin | Assistant General Manager, Moody Center Casey Sparks puts her enthusiasm — for her job, her colleagues, her family and her company — front and center. “Oak View Group’s overall blockbuster success is largely…

Cynt Marshall CEO | Dallas Mavericks Speaking to reporters after announcing he was selling a majority of the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson-Dumont family for nearly $4 billion (quite a return on the $285 million he paid in 2000), Mark…

Anjali Raval Vice President of Marketing and Promotions SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and Hollywood Park It’s always busy in Inglewood. Last year, there were more than 150 events at SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and the broader Hollywood Park campus, including…

Angie Chamberland General Manager, 9:30 Club | Asst. Production Manager, I.M.P. As general manager of the Washington, D.C.-based 9:30 Club and assistant production manager for I.M.P., Angie Chamberland has a unique perspective on venue operation and the impact of Capitol…

Carolina Catalán Chief Operating Officer Movistar Arena, Chile When it comes to arenas, it’s hard to top Madison Square Garden in New York when it comes to arena concert grosses, but in other categories, such as ticket sales and the…

Leonie Patrick General Manager | Moscone Center Leonie Patrick’s work at the ASM Global-run Moscone Center in San Francisco is impressive by any measure, but especially when it comes to helping keep the City by the Bay in as positive…

Emma Bownes VP of Programming (Europe) AEG Europe & The O2 The O2 in London, England, after more than 15 years as a landmark arena, is still breaking records. In 2023, the iconic building hosted its 3,000th event and sold…