SYDNEY, Australia — Amy Mackie is named as managing director, ticketing at TEG, parent of Ticketek.
Her appointment, announced this week, is the latest in a succession of sweeping executive changes at TEG (or Ticketek Entertainment Group), the Australia-based live entertainment, ticketing and tech giant.
Those recent executive moves include the departure of CEO Brad Banducci, and the promotion of Cameron Hoy, chief operating officer and head of global ticketing, into the vacant, top position.
In this newly-created position, Mackie will oversee TEG’s ticketing strategy and operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom, working closely with the general managers for ticketing and memberships in each region. One of those GMs is Singapore-based Melvin Koh, who was recently appointed general manager, ticketing Asia.
“I am delighted to announce Amy’s appointment to lead TEG’s ticketing division,” remarks Hoy of Mackie’s appointment. “Amy brings significant depth to the role with over 17 years’ experience in our business spanning product, technology, marketing and operations. Amy is a highly capable, dedicated and passionate executive, and I am incredibly proud to be making this very well-deserved appointment.”
With the new role, Mackie becomes a member of TEG’s executive committee and reports to Hoy.
Mackie’s CV gathers 17 years’ experience in various roles across the ticketing business, including marketing, product, technology, and operations. Recently, she served as managing director, ticketing solutions, and GM of Ticketek U.K.
“I’m excited to be leading such an established and talented team across our markets,” Mackie remarks. “My focus is on supporting them to continue delivering the high standards we’re known for, while maintaining our emphasis on the critical link between technology, product and operations. We have the capability, the teams and the momentum to continue serving our clients with excellence and to pursue new opportunities.”
TEG (or Ticketek Entertainment Group) is owned by Silver Lake, the U.S.-based private equity company which specializes in technology investing, through a deal struck in 2019 worth more than A$1.3 billion.
The company’s empire gathers the ticketing powerhouse Ticketek, TEG Dainty, TEG Van Egmond, plus TEG Live, TEG Sport, TEG Experiences, Ovation and other businesses.
Founded in 1979, Ticketek’s Australian presence sells over 23 million tickets to more than 20,000 events each year, according to a statement on its official website, including concerts at ANZ Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena, Suncorp Stadium, and Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Today, the ticketing specialist operates seven country offices, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.
