LIVE! Incorporated strengthens leadership team with 3 strategic appointments

Didier Dolivet, Doug Birrell & Mike Evans join company in senior leadership roles spanning operations, strategy, sales and business development

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LIVE! Incorporated announced three additions to its leadership team: Didier Dolivet as chief operating officer, Doug Birrell as vice president and special adviser to the president, and Mike Evans as vice president of sales and business development.

The appointments expand the company’s leadership capabilities across operations, strategic planning, relationship development and revenue growth as LIVE! Incorporated continues to advance its hospitality, entertainment and tourism portfolio.

“Our growth has always been driven by people who understand that hospitality is about more than operating a business – it is about creating an experience guests remember,” said Michael DiCienzo, president and founder of LIVE! Incorporated. “Didier, Doug and Mike each bring valuable perspectives and complementary strengths to our organization. Their leadership will help us strengthen our operations, build new relationships and continue moving our vision forward.”

Didier Dolivet named chief operating officer

As COO, Dolivet will help lead operational strategy across LIVE! Incorporated, working with executive and property-level teams to strengthen the people, systems and processes supporting the organization.

Dolivet will focus on improving coordination across business units, strengthening internal processes, and supporting consistent execution throughout the company’s portfolio.

His appointment provides dedicated operational leadership as LIVE! Incorporated continues to develop new concepts while maintaining a strong focus on its existing properties, employees, partners and guests.

“LIVE! Incorporated has an ambitious vision for bringing hospitality and entertainment together in ways that feel original, welcoming and memorable,” Dolivet said. “I am excited to work with the team to strengthen the operational foundation behind that vision and help position the organization for long-term success.”

Doug Birrell joins as vice president and special adviser to the president

Birrell joins LIVE! Incorporated as vice president and special adviser to the president, providing strategic counsel on executive initiatives, organizational priorities and future opportunities.

Working closely with DiCienzo, Birrell will support long-term planning, strategic relationships and key initiatives as the company continues to evolve.

His role adds experienced strategic guidance at the executive level, helping LIVE! Incorporated evaluate opportunities and align new initiatives with the company’s broader direction.

“LIVE! Incorporated has created a compelling platform at the intersection of hospitality, tourism and entertainment,” Birrell said. “I look forward to working with Michael and the leadership team as we evaluate opportunities, strengthen strategic relationships and advance the company’s long-term objectives.”

Mike Evans named vice president of sales and business development

Evans joins LIVE! Incorporated as vice president of sales and business development, leading efforts to expand strategic relationships, identify new opportunities, and support revenue growth across the organization.

Evans will work across the company’s portfolio to develop partnerships and connect LIVE! Incorporated’s hospitality and entertainment offerings with tourism organizations, corporate clients, groups and other potential collaborators.

He will also help strengthen alignment among sales, marketing and operations as the company pursues opportunities to grow its reach and develop new business.

“LIVE! Incorporated offers a distinctive combination of hospitality, attractions and entertainment,” Evans said. “That creates significant potential for partnerships and business development. I am excited to introduce more people and organizations to what the company is building and develop relationships that create meaningful value for everyone involved.”

Building for next stage of growth

Together, the appointments strengthen LIVE! Incorporated’s leadership structure in several areas central to the company’s continued development.

Dolivet will oversee and strengthen operational execution across the organization. Birrell will provide strategic counsel and support executive priorities. Evans will focus on cultivating partnerships, expanding business relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.

The expanded leadership team will support LIVE! Incorporated as it continues building a more connected organization while maintaining the experience-driven approach at the center of its hospitality and entertainment concepts.

“This is an exciting period for LIVE! Incorporated,” DiCienzo said. “With Didier, Doug and Mike joining our leadership team, we are adding experience in areas that are important to where we are today and where we are headed next.”

Members of the media, hospitality and tourism partners, and prospective collaborators can learn more about the company and its leadership team at www.LIVE-Incorporated.com.

More about LIVE! Incorporated: LIVE! Incorporated is a hospitality and entertainment company focused on creating memorable experiences across hotels, restaurants, attractions, concert venues and related ventures.

Through experience-driven hospitality, entertainment and strategic partnerships, LIVE! Incorporated develops distinctive destinations and guest experiences while continuing to pursue opportunities across hospitality, tourism, dining, attractions and entertainment.

To learn more, visit www.LIVE-Incorporated.com.