Festicket hires ex-Universe exec for US launch

Lauren Pye, formerly VP of sales at Live Nation's DIY ticketing service, will head up Festicket's new office in San Francisco

News By | 11 September 2018

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UK-based festival travel portal Festicket has hired ex-Live Nation exec Lauren Pye to lead its expansion into North America. Pye – formerly VP of sales at DIY ticketing platform Universe – will head up Festicket’s new office in San Francisco as president, North America.

Zack Sabban, Festicket CEO and co-founder, says: “Our new San Francisco office is in very capable hands with Lauren, who brings with her a wealth of experience in the ticketing and music industry and deep understanding of…

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