Levy Announces Appointment of Richard Thompson as Chair

Commenting on his appointment, Richard Thompson said: “I'm incredibly excited to turn this new position into something that can have real purpose. My primary focus will be finding ways to improve Levy’s reach and profile within the sporting and entertainment ecosystem to enable it to explore new opportunities, as well as expanding and reinforcing existing ones. Having worked in sports and entertainment events for over 30 years, I hope to use my experience and contact base to open doors, develop relationships, spot trends, and help elevate our already brilliant offering.”

Thompson is optimistic about the company’s trajectory, adding: “I think the opportunity to premiumise our offerings has never been greater. Sport as a sector is growing rapidly, and a combination of broadening our service in a dynamic sector that's growing so fast is exceptionally exciting. Delighting customers and providing life-long memories should be at the centre of everything we do and everything I hope to focus on.”

Jon Davies, CEO of Levy UK + Ireland, welcomed the appointment, underscoring the strategic fit of the new Chair: “Getting Richard onboard isn't just a natural progression; it's a critical acceleration of our growth plan. Richard's deep expertise in venue experiences and his proven track record in closing multiple major deals in the broader entertainment world will be invaluable for Levy. His history of successfully founding three start-up businesses provides us with a powerful foundation to unlock high-value partner investment opportunities. This appointment is perfectly timed to help us execute our strategy, particularly as we eye significant expansion. We are thrilled to have his vision guiding our board.”

Thompson, who was previously a client of Levy while chairing Oval Events, praised the company’s culture: “Having been a customer, I can see through their eyes, which will benefit all our key clients. The Levy team’s ability to deliver at scale is second to none, and the quality of the people has always impressed me the most. I know 'legendary experiences' has always been the underpinning mantra of Levy, and I see nothing is too much trouble to not just impress a customer, but to well and truly exceed their expectations. I am really excited to be able to meet as many people as I can and learn from those particularly on the front line that understand what the customer wants.”