Ticketek Australia appoints Phil King as MD
TEG, the Australasian ticketing, live content and data analytics company, has announced the appointment of Phil King as managing director of Ticketek Australia.
King comes to TEG with more than 20 years of experience within the industry, most recently as chief commercial officer at the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA).
Prior to joining SACA, he held senior executive positions at several major venue organisations, including general manager of The Adelaide Entertainment Centre, director of live entertainment at the International Convention Centre, and commercial manager at Qudos Bank Arena.
King will operate from TEG’s Sydney office, reporting to the newly promoted COO and head of global ticketing Cameron Hoy. King will lead Ticketek’s Client Services, Ticketing Solutions and Delivery teams to ensure the organisation continues to deliver the best ticketing solutions and service to partners.
“King is a highly experienced executive with a strong track record of more than 20 years’ experience across stadia and arenas”
TEG CEO Geoff Jones congratulated King, saying: “TEG is delighted to welcome Phil in this vital role as we continue to grow the business, innovate, and deliver exceptional partnerships for our clients, and experiences for our customers.
“King is a highly experienced executive with a strong track record of more than 20 years’ experience across stadia and arenas who will bring a wealth of knowledge to the business. We look forward to his appointment at TEG.”
Ticketek’s COO & head of global ticketing Cameron Hoy added: “I have known Phil for over 15 years. He is a highly respected industry executive who will bring a unique level of insight and understanding to Ticketek’s service delivery. I look forward to working closely with him in his new role at TEG.”
King said: “I am delighted to join the TEG Group at this exciting time where the organisation is growing at a rapid pace. Ticketek is one of the most innovative, all-encompassing organisations within the live events industry and I look forward to becoming part of the fabric that tells Ticketek’s next story.”
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Ticketek MD Cameron Hoy upped to new TEG role
Ticketek MD Cameron Hoy has been promoted to TEG’s chief operating officer & head of global ticketing.
In his new role, Sydney-based Hoy will be responsible for oversight of divisions including TEG’s data science, analytics and digital divisions, product and technology in addition to leading TEG’s global ticketing operations.
“I am delighted to appoint my longtime colleague Cameron Hoy to the role of chief operating officer and head of global ticketing,” says TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones. “He is an experienced executive leader, with excellent business acumen and has a proven track record of delivering innovation and growth across our ticketing, digital and data science divisions over many years.
“Cameron’s promotion recognises his significant contribution to our company and reflects TEG’s increasingly global footprint. I look forward to continuing to work very closely with Cam in his new role and to be working together to deliver the best possible ticketing, digital and data solutions for our partners across the globe.”
“I look forward to continuing to work closely together as TEG embarks on its next phase of growth and innovation”
Hoy, who joined TEG’s Ticketek Australia division in 2007, says he welcomes the challenge of the new position.
“I am immensely proud of the team’s achievements and to lead teams of exceptional people who believe so strongly in our vision to continue to build the world’s leading ticketing, digital and data science platform,” he adds.
“With digital innovation and technology moving faster today than it ever has before, there’s ample opportunities for expansion and growth across the many facets of the TEG business – both locally and globally. I am delighted to be taking on this new role at such an exciting time of growth for TEG as we build TEG into a truly global organisation.
“Finally, I am particularly grateful for Geoff’s ongoing support and leadership, we have enjoyed an excellent working partnership for many years, and I look forward to continuing to work closely together as TEG embarks on its next phase of growth and innovation.”
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