Oak View Group (OVG) owned Co-op Live (cap. 23,500) arena has announce two appointments to its senior leadership team. Scott Feldman (left) joins as assistant general manager and operations director while Jon Hornby has been appointed security & facilities director.

Feldman has more than two decades of experience in live entertainment venues, most recently as VP of event services at OVG’s Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, California. His previous roles include general manager of Cincinnati’s Music Hall and the director of events & facilities sales for the Minnesota Orchestra & Orchestra Hall.

Hornby has joined from Manchester United Football Club, where he was responsible for safety and security at Old Trafford. In his new role, he leads Co-op Live’s facilities team and oversees the venue’s health, safety, and security strategies.

Feldman and Hornby mark the first major appointments by Guy Dunstan, Co-op Live’s new general manager and senior vice president, who took over from interim GM Rebecca Kane Burton today, 21 October. Kane Burton now steps into her role at Oak View Group International as executive vice president of venue management.

Since opening in May this year, Co-op Live has hosted more than 40 events, with in excess of 1 million tickets sold. Among the shows scheduled in 2025 are the MTV EMAs, which will be held in Manchester for the first time this November, as well as two exclusive UK arena performances by Bruce Springsteen.

Dunstan said, “I’m delighted to be joining Co-op Live at such an exciting time and to welcome Scott and Jon to the team. Their industry experience and leadership will be crucial as we continue to build on the success of the venue. I’m looking forward to working alongside them to ensure Co-op Live remains at the forefront of live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences to fans and artists while maintaining the highest standards in operations.”

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