Eventbrite announced two strategic leadership additions, hiring Gina Stikes as its first-ever Chief Communications Officer and promoting Phil Silverstone to the new position of Chief Customer Officer. These two newly created positions will report to CEO Julia Hartz and reflect Eventbrite’s commitment to bolstering its leadership ranks, further supporting its mission of bringing the world together through live experiences. As Chief Communications Officer, Stikes will oversee Eventbrite’s global communications team, and lead its internal and external strategic communications efforts. Stikes most recently served as the Head of Public Relations & Corporate Communications at Quibi. As Chief Customer Officer, Silverstone will lead the strategy connecting customers to the value Eventbrite offers through its technology-forward, human-centric platform that empowers both creators and consumers of live events. Most recently, Silverstone served as Eventbrite’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Services.
Eventbrite, Inc. is a global self-service ticketing and experience technology platform that serves event creators. The Companyâs two-sided marketplace connects millions of creators and consumers every month to share their passions, artistry, and causes through live experiences. The Company has hosted over five million free and paid events, issuing over 300 million tickets. Its platform enables the sale and distribution of event tickets through select third-party platforms, such as Meta and Bandsintown. The Company provides relevant and appealing experiences for its consumers by leaning into localized and relevant event discovery. It also invests in the growth of highly popular event offerings, events hosted in populated metropolitan areas, as well as expanding its events catalog to new cities and countries. The Company's subsidiaries include Eventbrite UK Limited, Eventbrite International, Inc., TSTM Group Limited, Eventbrite Operations (IE) Limited, and others.