Katie kick-started her now 20-year career in live venues as Programming Manager for Music & Entertainment at London’s Wembley Arena, during which she supported the grade II listed building’s £36m redevelopment, going on to join the opening team and establishing the world-renowned O2 Arena.

Stepping oversees, she spent 9 years working across ASM’s flagship Australian venues, including a career highlight launching the award-winning RAC Arena in Perth, and moving to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground for several years.

Upon returning to the UK, Katie joined Oak View Group to work across partnerships and programming, and now leads on arena bookings as Director of Strategic Programming for Manchester’s innovative new venue, Co-op Live; the UK’s largest live entertainment arena.