Paul Latham

Paul joined Apollo Leisure on his 24th birthday on 24th September 1984, in the role of Assistant Theatre Manager at the Apollo Theatre Oxford.

At the time, Apollo had only six theatres. Through acquisition and growth, Apollo Leisure became the leading UK venue owner/ operators and Paul played a major role in the development of the same. When Apollo Leisure was sold in 1999 to SFX as a venue operator and marketer par excellence, Paul became the Vice President of Operations responsible for Sheffield Arena, Cardiff International Arena, The Point Dublin, Hammersmith and Manchester Apollo as well as managing a ticketing business selling 10 million tickets per annum.

During his career Paul has event managed and operated three Eurovision Song Concerts, MTV Music Awards, three Royal Variety Performances, the World Premiere of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and Artist and Royal security at Live Aid.

Promoted to President of the UK operation in 2003 and most recently to Chief Operating Officer for International Music in 2009, Paul is responsible for the most prolific and prosperous music promotions company in the UK, Europe and Asia.  He controls venues, festival and event promotions and creation, marketing partnerships, ticketing and security services. Live Nation now has over 40 venues in its portfolio across Europe. He is also a consultant on several new-build arena developments across the UK and Europe.

Paul is currently the Chairman of the National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills and is a member of the Society of London Theatre and the Business Leadership Council for the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities.