Venu Holding Corporation announced Will Hodgson as its new President. With 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Will brings energetic leadership and a demonstrated history of accelerating growth and enhancing profitability. Hodgson, a graduate of Wake Forest University, is a highly regarded veteran in both the hospitality and entertainment industries.

He joined VENU in late October 2024 and began serving as President at that time. Before joining VENU, Will spent 13 years at Live Nation Entertainment, most recently as Head of House of Blues Entertainment. Setting the pace and strategy for 20 venues, 17 restaurants, and 7 high-end cocktail lounges.

Overseeing a workforce of 4,000 employees and producing 3,000 events annually. Prior to Live Nation Entertainment, Will spent several years in investment banking in Boston and San Francisco before joining then start-up Front Gate Tickets out of Austin, TX, where he helped develop ticketing solutions for major festivals like Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza, as well as numerous independent venues across the country. Following this, he spent the following years developing, opening, and operating several venues in Texas.