Lori Hotz has been named the North American CEO of ATG Entertainment, which owns or operates 64 venues around the world (including the current homes of Sunset Boulevard and Cabaret on Broadway, and the upcoming The Last Five Years).
Hotz was recently the CEO and founder of the asset management platform for visual arts investment company Lobus; she previously held senior positions at Christie's, Lazard, Barclays Lehman, and JP Morgan Chase. She begins her role with ATG immediately.
Hotz, recognized on the inaugural Forbes “50 over 50” list, said in a statement, “With its dozens of prestigious venues, track record of award-winning productions, and staff of more than 11,000 outstanding professionals working on two continents, ATG is at the global forefront of excellence, innovation, and growth in live entertainment. I am thrilled and honored to join the extraordinary U.S . team as its CEO, helping to lead the way toward exciting new achievements for our artists, audiences, and shareholders.”
ATG Entertainment also announced that Tony-winning producer Kristin Caskey, executive vice president of content and creative, has been promoted to chief content officer, North America. In her role at ATG Entertainment, Caskey leads the producing arm and oversees programming for all North American venues in the portfolio.
ATG Global CEO Ted Stimpson stated, “I couldn't be happier with
Lori’s appointment. Her passion for the arts and commitment to artists
and creators along with her experience in leading and growing
organizations makes her the ideal CEO for ATG Entertainment’s U.S.
business. I also want to say a heartfelt congratulations to Kristin for her well-deserved promotion. Lori’s appointment, along with those of our new VP of HR, Lisa Hauptman; new VP of Ticketing, Mitchell Klein; and new VP of Marketing & Sales, Stephen Santore;
completes our U.S. senior leadership team. ATG Entertainment is more
committed than ever to the U.S. market and looks forward to the years
ahead."
ATG also owns a ticketing platform, attracting more than 40 million visitors annually.
