By R.V. Baugus Industry veteran Leslee Stewart has retired from her position as general and CEO of the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, with Jason Blackwell, CFM, promoted from assistant general manager to the top position. Blackwell steps into a position at a venue that Stewart took fro

By Michael Roth AEG has appointed David Jones to the newly created role of Chief Information Officer, AEG Global Technology, it was today announced by the company. In his new and expanded role, Jones will now be responsible for the company’s technology strategy and solutions across th

By R.V. Baugus Ellen Schwartz, General Manager of the Los Angeles Convention Center, said she knew the timing was right to announce her retirement, which takes place on July 6. “For me, I thought about I’m a certain age and I don’t want to be the person that worked and keels ove

By Anagelica Gonzalez The Baltimore Convention Center has appointed Phil Costa as the new Deputy Director, where he will be working directly under the leadership of Executive Director Peggy Daidakis. Costa’s responsibilities will consist of the overall management of the day-to-d

By Amy Procaccini Venue hospitality and management partner Sodexo Live! has added Brian Holtman and Kimberly Corbets to their Strategic Growth team in North America. Holtman previously worked for Paradies Lagardère, the North American division of Paris-based Lagardère Travel Retail, w