Global Spectrum and The NEC Group Announce Collaboration
A brand new venue management collaboration for arenas and stadium venues has been formed from two world class entertainment facility leaders.
Global Spectrum Europe is a new collaboration between industry giants The NEC Group Birmingham, and US based Global Spectrum Ltd.
Global Spectrum is a subsidiary of internationally recognised sports and entertainment leader Comcast Spectacor.
The collaboration will provide a complete management solution, providing expertise and services to market, sell and operate venues such as stadiums, arenas, performing arts centres and throughout Europe.
The companies began informal talks last year when they worked on a contract in Leeds and they are now working together on a more formal basis to pursue facility management opportunities in Europe.
Richard Spencer has been appointed as the new Director of Business Development of Global Spectrum Europe in Association with The NEC Group and is already working on potential contracts.
Phil Mead, Director of Arenas, The NEC Group said: “We are delighted to announce this new collaboration between The NEC Group and Global Spectrum which is about combining our assets to create a dynamic new force in the European venue sector.
“We are industry leaders in venue management with five world class venues and 30 years experience in the industry.
“Meanwhile Global Spectrum has a worldwide reputation for excellence, exceptional marketing skills and a rapidly growing portfolio of venues which are the envy of many operators.
Paul Thandi, Chief Executive of The NEC Group said: “Global Spectrum have a great portfolio of convention centres, stadiums and arenas across North America,
“We are pleased they share our vision for the future and this is very high on the agenda of this collaboration.”
This is truly a very exciting time for Global Spectrum and Comcast-Spectacor as we further expand internationally," said Comcast-Spectacor President and Global Spectrum Chairman Peter Luukko.
"We have a wonderful partner in The NEC Group and, working closely together, we are confident that Global Spectrum Europe will quickly grow into a major player in the management of public assembly facilities in Europe."
Comcast-Spectacor Senior Vice President Michel Sauers who oversees international growth for the company said: "We want to grow our business in Europe and partnering with The NEC Group will help us achieve our goal.
"The collaboration between Global Spectrum and The NEC Group will offer European clients extraordinary depth of talent and relationships that will ensure the success of their venues," said Global Spectrum Senior Vice President Frank Russo. "The Global Spectrum and NEC "brands" are like magnets for events."
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