Chief Executive OfficerLive Events | Hospitality | Sport & EntertainmentICP Search is proudly supporting a market-leading live events and hospitality group in the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.This is a defining leadership role for a commercially astute, people-led CEO who can build on a proud legacy while leading the business into its next phase of growth, modernisation, and performance.The OpportunityThe organisation is an established operator with decades of heritage, a strong brand, and deep relationships across major sporting venues, live events, and large-scale hospitality environments.The next chapter is about:Scaling performance across a complex, multi-division operationStrengthening commercial discipline and marginAccelerating digital, data, and payment capabilityExpanding into new partnerships, territories, and experiencesEvolving culture, leadership capability, and accountabilityThe CEO will work closely with the Chair and Board, with full accountability for strategy, performance, people, and culture.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and unite a senior executive team around a clear, measurable multi-year strategyOwn full P&L responsibility and drive sustainable, profitable growthStrengthen operational consistency, governance, and performance managementLead digital and data transformation to support better decision-making and scalabilityBuild and deepen Tier 1 client, venue, and brand partnershipsChampion safety, compliance, and exceptional customer experience at scaleAct as an external ambassador for the business across sport, events, and hospitalityTransformation & Growth FocusModernising structures, systems, and processesDriving innovation across payments, data, and technologyExpanding hospitality and premium event experiencesSupporting procurement strategy and selective M&A activityEmbedding continuous improvement across the organisationPeople & CultureBuild a high-performing, accountable executive leadership teamStrengthen succession planning and leadership depthCreate a culture of trust, empowerment, and deliveryBalance pace and ambition with care for people and standardsBackground & ExperienceYou are likely to bring:CEO or senior executive experience in a complex, multi-site, multi-division businessStrong commercial and financial leadership, with deep P&L ownershipA track record of leading transformation and growthExperience operating at Board level with credibility and gravitasExposure to live events, hospitality, sport, logistics, or adjacent sectorsA leadership style that combines clarity, energy, and humilityPersonal StyleCommercially sharp but people-firstComfortable leading through change and complexityTrusted, visible, and values-ledAble to honour heritage while driving progressPackageA competitive executive package is available, including base salary, performance bonus, and long-term incentives.