Oak View Group (OVG) has announced it has appointed Rebecca Kane Burton as Executive Vice President of Venue Management, for Oak View Group International.
This newly created role will see Kane Burton spearhead UK and European business development strategy and focus on growing OVG’s venue services which includes the iconic Wembley Stadium, St. Andrew’s at Knighthead Park (Birmingham FC), Scotland’s largest, Murrayfield Stadium, and the Co-op Live.
Having served as interim General Manager of Co-op Live since April 2024, Burton oversaw an opening season for OVG’s first international venue, with 36 events taking place and over 900,000 tickets sold. Her previous experience includes as CEO of Sodexo Live!, CEO of LW Theatres, and VP and General Manager of The O2. As Executive Vice President of Facilities Management for OVG International, Burton will identify business opportunities in arenas, stadiums and convention centres across Europe and report jointly to Jessica Koravos, President of OVG International and Chris Granger, President of OVG360.
“This is a pivotal time to be joining Oak View Group as it enters an exciting period of international growth,” Rebecca Kane Burton, Executive Vice President of Venue Management, Oak View Group International, said. “OVG has quickly become the global leader in venue management, and I am looking forward to broadening their impact on the fan experience with new partners in Europe.”
“Rebecca has an incredible, proven track record in the live entertainment business, and was instrumental in the success of Co-op Live’s phenomenal opening season. All of us at OVG would like to thank her for her leadership in guiding Co-op Live through its launch period to its emergence as a world class venue,” Jessica Koravos, President of OVG International, commented. “We are delighted to now have her join the team at OVG international, as we look to make considerable strides in new markets.”
“In the nearly three years since we established OVG360, we have seen an amazing reaction from the market to our unique point of view as owners and operators ourselves. With deep experience and understanding and an inherent need to innovative to enhance the guest experience, we have earned the trust of venue owners and operators across the spectrum of sports and entertainment,” Chris Granger, President of OVG 360, said. “Now, with Co-op Live performing at the highest level, we are thrilled to welcome Rebecca with her extensive experience In the UK market, to lead our growth in Europe.”
