Ticketmaster Sport is pleased to announce Ivan Worsell has joined the Ticketmaster Sport team in a key consultancy role.
In line with further expansion of the business, in this new position Ivan will work alongside Chris Gratton, Chief Operating Officer, Ticketmaster Sport UK and Timo Skrzypski, Senior Director Sports Business Development, Ticketmaster Sport International and the wider team to shape the future of Ticketmaster Sport both in the UK and across Europe.
Ivan joins Ticketmaster Sport following more than 20 years as a Ticketmaster client at Arsenal FC where he was Director of Ticketing and Services and a member of the Arsenal Football Club’s Commercial Executive Committee. In his former role, Ivan was responsible for the ticketing income for Emirates Stadium, stadium access, end to end customer experience across many Arsenal FC products and services, as well as, leading on various projects designed to protect, grow, and maximise the clubs’ commercial revenues.
“Core to our business is an understanding of our clients’ needs and working in partnership to grow their business. With Ivan joining the team, and his experience as both a commercial and operational leader in sport, we are better positioned than ever to work alongside our growing client base to help them deliver success – I’m delighted to welcome Ivan to the team.” Adam Newsam, Chairman, Ticketmaster Sport
Commenting on his appointment, Ivan Worsell adds, “Having been a proud client of Ticketmaster for over 20 years, I am delighted to now support the future expansion and direction of the business on the other side of the fence. It is an exciting period of growth for Ticketmaster and I look forward to leveraging my experience to champion and support Ticketmaster Sport’s wider business initiatives.”