Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Los Angeles, CA \u2013 January 29, 2025 — As it continues to scale and expand its global footprint, sports and live entertainment leader, AEG<\/b><\/a>, today announced a realignment of its international business divisions. The new structure will better position AEG to successfully pursue its continued growth strategy in major international markets.\u00a0 <\/p>\n As part of this change, the company will implement a new management structure.<\/p>\n Wilkes and Hill will assume their new positions on February 1, 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cThis 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,\u201d said Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of AEG. \u201cBy 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 artists, partners and fans.\u201d<\/p>\n Beckerman added, \u201cWe 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\u2019s international growth.\u201d<\/p>\n AEG\u2019s new management structure marks a significant next step in its business strategy. <\/p>\n The realignment strengthens the company\u2019s focus on international growth and enhances its ability to meet growing international demand for live entertainment.\u00a0 The change better aligns AEG\u2019s world-class resources, global music network and industry-leading expertise to drive operational excellence across the business.\u00a0 <\/p>\n \u201cAs the live entertainment industry continues its unprecedented global growth, ensuring seamless integration across our regions is critical to our success,\u201d said Marciano. \u201cAdam\u2019s track record in building markets, coupled with his strategic vision and operational expertise, makes him the ideal leader to drive AEG Presents\u2019 international expansion in Europe, further strengthening our global business.\u201d<\/p>\n Wilkes has been instrumental in building AEG Presents\u2019 footprint in Asia Pacific, transforming it into a cornerstone of the company\u2019s global operations. Since joining AEG in 2011 as part of the company\u2019s initial expansion into Asia, he has played a pivotal role in establishing AEG\u2019s presence in the region. Over the past 15 years, Wilkes has spearheaded major initiatives, including a strategic joint partnership with Frontier Touring, the development of Bangkok\u2019s UOB Live, and Nagoya\u2019s soon-to-open IG Arena. He has also delivered record-breaking tours with global superstars and premier sporting competitions, solidifying AEG Presents\u2019 leadership in the Asia Pacific market.<\/p>\n In his new role, Wilkes will oversee AEG Presents\u2019 operations across Europe and Asia-Pacific, collaborating closely with Alex Hill, President and CEO of AEG International. Together, they will align the company\u2019s international concert promotion strategies, expand its portfolio of venues, and pursue new business opportunities that further strengthen AEG\u2019s position as a leader in the global live entertainment industry.<\/p>\n As 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 overseeing the growth of AEG\u2019s business and operation of its marquee venues in Europe, Hill will be well-suited to ensure the success of new AEG venues coming on-line in Asia, such as UOB Live in Bangkok and the soon to be opened IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan. Hill will also be focused on advancing other on-going projects such as the Bangkok Mall Arena and the arena-anchored entertainment district project planned for the redevelopment of the Osaka Expo Park.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n ABOUT AEG<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world\u2019s leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments:<\/p>\n Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at\u202fwww.aegworldwide.com.<\/p>\n For More Information Contact:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Michael Roth<\/b><\/p>\n AEG, <\/b>Vice President Communications<\/p>\n mroth@aegworldwide.com<\/p>\n Dennis Dennehy<\/b><\/p>\n AEG Presents,<\/b> Chief Communications Officer<\/p>\n ddennehy@aegpresents.com <\/p>\n Kylie Taylor<\/b><\/p>\n AEG Europe,<\/b> Vice President Communications<\/p>\n kylie.taylor@aegeurope.com<\/p>\n Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Los Angeles, CA \u2013 January 29, 2025 — As it continues to scale and expand its global footprint, sports and live entertainment leader, AEG, today announced a realignment of its international business divisions. 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