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We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries.<\/p>\n
Vivenu has appointed Keal Blache<\/strong> as its vice-president of marketing.<\/p>\n Most recently, Blache spent four years as an executive vice-president for TicketSocket, a white-label primary ticketing software provider. Before joining TicketSocket, Keal served as the chief marketing officer for Thumbprint.<\/p>\n Ticketing technology provider Vivenu said Blache brings a wealth of marketing experience from a variety of sectors, including collegiate athletic programs, pro sports, entertainment and ticketing.<\/p>\n Blache, who is based in Florida, will be a member of Vivenu\u2019s management team, responsible for sharing the brand story with thought leaders in the event industry. He will also be a key driver of growth initiatives overseeing the brand, PR, marketing, and GTM engagements.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m very fortunate to join such talented product-led pioneers disrupting how the world buys tickets\u201d, said Keal. \u201cI\u2019m excited to invite the industry into the story, benefits, and freedom empowered by independent ticketing. There has never been a better time than now for experience owners to take back ownership of the important relationship with their customers. Every live event and many of our most memorable moments start with the purchase of a ticket.\u201d<\/p>\n James Walker<\/strong> has returned to JCA as chief technology officer two years after departing his role as director of products.<\/p>\n Walker will oversee the company\u2019s data science, engineering, and technology efforts. Walker most recently served as president of thankQ USA, the authorised North American distributor of thankQ CRM.<\/p>\n \u201cJames is a fantastic addition to the JCA team,\u201d said JCA president and chief operating officer, James Minehart. \u201cIn his previous tenure with us, James proved himself to be a dedicated leader and an extraordinary collaborator. I look forward to partnering with James on JCA\u2019s path ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n Nederlander Concerts has recruited veteran events professional Chris Diaz<\/strong> to its talent booking team. Diaz brings two decades of producing live experiences, building teams and managing venues between New York and Los Angeles to the independent event promotion firm.<\/p>\n In his new role, Diaz will work with the talent booking team to program Nederlander\u2019s core venues, including City National Grove of Anaheim, Heart Health Park in Sacramento, and Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Additionally, he will seek new regional and national tour opportunities.<\/p>\n \u201cChris\u2019s experience and capabilities make him an excellent addition to our already incredible talent team. He\u2019ll contribute to our efforts and help us expand our presence, not only in California but in other markets and states,\u201d said Alex Hodges, CEO of Nederlander Concerts. \u201cAs we continue to broaden our reach, it\u2019s important to inject diverse strategies, and additional energy to our business. We are thrilled Chris Diaz has joined the team.\u201d<\/p>\n Citizen Ticket has named Harpo Scaini<\/strong> and Alesandro Sforza<\/strong> as the leaders of its new Citizen Live promotion arm.<\/p>\n Between them, Scaini and Sforza have over a decade of industry experience in creating, producing and selling out shows, and have hosted more than 300 events across the UK and Europe.<\/p>\n Sforza said: \u201cWe share a passion for producing live events and we know that every detail matters. We\u2019re excited to launch Citizen Live and continue promoting a strong line-up of events going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n James Grove<\/strong> has become head of IT at Chelsea Football Club.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cIt\u2019s been a crazy few days getting to know the club and have been blown away by the warm welcome from everyone. It\u2019s a privilege to work at this elite club, rich in history and excited to be part of a new era and journey!\u201d<\/p>\n Do you have news of an appointment that we should know about? Get in touch by emailing\u00a0<\/i>news.editor@theticketingbusiness.com<\/i><\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll include it in our next round-up.<\/i><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n