Harvey Lister is stepping down from his role at Legends Global after a career spanning 50 years and will be replaced by Peter Loxton.
CIM said Lister was president and chief executive for the Asia Pacific and Middle East region and had a career spanning more than 50 years.
He will stay with the company over the next 12 months in an advisory role to support the transition of the business and focus on several major pipeline projects.
Peter Loxton, Legend’s APAC/MENA chief operating officer, will lead the region from July. Paul Sergeant will continue to lead across the Middle East and Asian regions as executive vice president.
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands.
They deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, project development, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking.
Lister said, “I was blown away by the first live show I ever saw which was Disney on Parade in Victoria Park in the late 1960s, the exact park where millions will be visiting Brisbane’s brand-new stadium in Brisbane 2032.
“In 1975, we launched a concert and events management business out of Queensland, working closely the major promoters to tour live bands such as Billy Thorpe, Sherbet, Skyhooks and ACDC on their first ever national tours.
“Since then, we have never looked back and through a series of businesses we have been involved in presenting more than 40,000 major events across sport, the arts, convention and exhibitions, including Olympic and Paralympic Games, G20 meetings, World Cups and tens of thousands of music concerts, conferences and major events.
“To now being part of the Legends Global network, with over 450 venues globally is an ideal time to retire.”
Lister says he made this decision now so he can spend more time with his wife, Margie, who has been battling Parkinson’s.
Legends Global CEO Dan Levy thanked Lister for his outstanding leadership and contribution to the industry.
Levy said, “As many can attest, Harvey is never short on stories and he is held in the highest regard around the world in the live entertainment industry.
“Through hard work, commercial acumen, and sheer determination, he has created countless opportunities for artists, promoters, major government and venue owners, and business partners throughout his incredible 50-year journey.”
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