Tim McGregor Out, Mark Dodds Rises In TEG Reshuffle
Categoria: Musica
The live entertainment, ticketing, and technology powerhouse presses the button on a “strategic reset,” one that sees McGregor leaving the business “to embark on his next chapter.”
Por Billboard | 25/09/2026
SYDNEY, Australia – Paul Dainty enjoys new duties at TEG, while Mark Dodds climbs the ranks and Tim McGregor departs in a sweeping restructuring of the group’s concert promotion activities. The live entertainment, ticketing, and technology powerhouse presses the button on a “strategic reset,” one that sees McGregor leaving the business “to embark on his next chapter.” McGregor, who departs after 20 years serving with Dainty Group and TEG, most recently as TEG Live’s global head of touring, will hand over the reins of TEG Live to Dodds in the coming weeks. Through this executive restructuring, Dodds takes the new role of managing director, TEG Live, reward for his work on tours by the likes of Olivia Dean, Fred again.., Fontaines D.C., Phoebe Bridgers and Beabadoobee. By assuming leadership of TEG Live, Dodds will have responsibility for upcoming tours from System Of A Down, Icehouse, Niall Horan and others. Dodds will continue to lead Handsome Tours as managing director. Meanwhile, Dainty, one of the great names of concert promotion in these parts, or anywhere, assumes the new post of TEG’s president of touring and theatrical, in addition to his role as CEO TEG Dainty. Also, Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio , co-founders of Laneway Festival and Laneway Presents, continue within the TEG ranks. According to a statement, the Laneway Festival 2027 lineup announcement is “imminent.” Also, TEG recruits John Ranieri as chief information officer across the TEG Group. Ranieri boasts more than 20 years of experience in digital and technology leadership positions, most recently serving as head of transformation and CTO (General Insurance) at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Announced on Thursday, Sept. 24, TEG’s new leadership lineup is meant to drive the group’s “next phase of growth and execute on its sharpened Asia-Pacific touring focus,” and reaches across the business’s activities in stadium touring, theater, festivals, and talent development. The new structure is said to complement the broader leadership team assembled by Cameron Hoy , who was promoted to CEO of TEG with effect from June 1. “TEG has a long and proud history of delivering market-firsts that transform the live experience,” Hoy comments in a statement. “Whether it was pioneering digital ticketing, building the first fair and ethical resale marketplace, or advancing accessible ticketing, we have always led from the front. John’s appointment ensures we maintain that relentless pace of innovation, deploying cutting-edge technology that elevates the experience for our partners, venues, and millions of fans across the region.” TEG (or Ticketek Entertainment Group) is owned by Silver Lake, the U.S.-based private equity company which specializes in technology investing, through a deal struck in 2019 worth more than A$1.3 billion. Based in Sydney, TEG’s empire collects the ticketing powerhouse Ticketek, TEG Dainty, TEG Van Egmond, plus TEG Live , TEG Sport, TEG Experiences, Ovation and other