Ticketmaster’s new global president unveils ‘tech-forward’ vision
Saumil Mehta has laid out the ticketing powerhouse's aspirations in AI, preventing fraud, and empowering fans in exclusive IQ interview
News By Hanna Ellington | 8 January 2026
Ticketmaster’s newly installed global president, Saumil Mehta, has detailed his vision for the future of ticketing and how AI will ‘fundamentally change’ the sector in his first exclusive interview with IQ.
The California-based leader joined Ticketmaster in November after spending nearly a decade at point-of-sale business Square, where he most recently served as chief product officer and head of business, bringing a wealth of experience in future-focused technology to his new role.
“[I want to] bring a very commerce…