Seasoned stalwarts lead AEG global business

Article posted by Coliseum, February 12^th, 2025

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As it continues to scale and expand its global footprint the sports and live entertainment leader the Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (AEG) recently announced a realignment of its international business divisions.

‘businesswire’ stated that the new structure will better position the AEG to successfully pursue its continued growth strategy in major international markets.

Los Angeles (US)-based the Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (AEG) is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts the AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually.

‘businesswire’ further stated that as part of this change the company will implement a new management structure:

Adam Wilkes will assume responsibility for AEG Presents’ regional operations in Asia-Pacific and Europe in the new position of President and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AEG Presents, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Wilkes, who has been instrumental in building the company’s footprint in Asia-Pacific since joining AEG in 2011 will take on an expanded role overseeing its European regional offices. Wilkes will report to AEG Presents Chairman and head honcho Jay Marciano and will relocate from Singapore to London (UK) later this year; and
Alex Hill will step up to assume leadership of all of AEG’s global real estate and venue operations outside of the United States in the new position of President and CEO, AEG International. Hill will remain in London and will continue to oversee AEG’s European sports teams and its venue and real estate portfolio including the 20,000-capacity The O2 in London and the German properties in Berlin and Hamburg. In addition, he assumes responsibility for AEG’s new venue development and operations in Asia-Pacific and other international regions outside the United States. Having successfully led AEG’s European operations since 2019 – prior to which he served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Hill will report to AEG’s President and CEO Dan Beckerman.

Wilkes and Hill assumed their new positions on February 1^st, 2025.

Asserted Beckerman, “This new management structure aligns our international organization with our corporate business and allows us to better focus our resources to best manage our existing businesses while also achieving our ambitious strategic growth initiatives around the globe. By ensuring that our talent is focused on the right opportunities we will be well-positioned to deliver growth as well as new experiences and innovative services for our global artistes, partners and fans. We have tremendous confidence in Adam and Alex both of whom are seasoned strategic leaders with proven track records. Their understanding of our customers and markets, their deep industry experience and their newly restructured responsibilities will position them to continue driving AEG’s international growth.”

The AEG’s new management structure marks a significant next step in its business strategy. The realignment strengthens the company’s focus on international growth and enhances its ability to meet the growing international demand for live entertainment. The change better aligns AEG’s world-class resources, global music network and industry-leading expertise to drive operational excellence across the business.

Added Marciano, “As the live entertainment industry continues its unprecedented global growth ensuring seamless integration across our regions is critical to our success. Adam’s track record in building markets coupled with his strategic vision and operational expertise makes him the ideal leader to drive AEG Presents’ international expansion in Europe further strengthening our global business.”

Wilkes has been instrumental in building AEG Presents’ footprint in Asia-Pacific transforming it into a cornerstone of the company’s global operations. Since joining AEG in 2011 as part of the company’s initial expansion into Asia he has played a pivotal role in establishing AEG’s presence in the region.

In his new role, Wilkes will oversee AEG Presents’ operations across Europe and Asia-Pacific collaborating closely with Alex Hill, President and CEO of AEG International. Together, they will align the company’s international concert promotion strategies, expand its portfolio of venues and pursue new business opportunities that further strengthen AEG’s position as a leader in the global live entertainment industry.

As the President and CEO of AEG International, Hill also brings years of exceptional leadership and focused operational oversight to his new role. With his successful track record of overseeing the growth of AEG’s business and operation of its marquee venues in Europe Hill will be well-suited to ensure the success of the new AEG venues coming on line in Asia such as the 6,000-capacity UOB Live in Bangkok (Thailand) and the soon-to-be-opened 17,000-capacity IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan.

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