EVP, Touring & Live Experiences

Nova Sky Stories; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Sky Stories seeks an EVP, Global Touring & Live Experiences to build and lead our worldwide touring and ticketed experiences business. You will shape strategy, finance models, and the operating framework to enable rapid multi‑city, multi‑continent expansion.

This entrepreneurial executive role blends strategic vision with hands‑on execution—solving complex operational challenges, negotiating partnerships, and creating scalable processes and governance for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading growth within live entertainment, touring productions, experiential events, or large-scale consumer experiences.
• Proven success launching, scaling, or transforming a business or major operating function.
• Experience owning a P&L and translating business strategy into operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term strategy for Nova Sky Stories' global touring and live experiences business.
• Build the operating model, systems, KPIs, and governance to support multi‑city, multi‑continent expansion.
• Lead negotiations with venues, promoters, ticketing partners, suppliers, and other key partners.
• Recruit and build the leadership team, fostering ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

P&L ownership

Global expansion

Operational excellence

Travel readiness

Job description

At Nova Sky Stories, we empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. As the global leader in drone entertainment, we’ve been redefining live shows for over a decade—merging cutting‑edge drone technology with imaginative artistry. With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, small, precise, and safe drones that perform in the most demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. The result? Sky Stories that inspire, captivate, and transform the sky into a canvas of imagination. Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE, Nova Sky Stories works with the world’s leading brands, venues, and events.

Follow us: @NovaSkyStories

About This Role

The EVP, Global Touring & Live Experiences will build and lead Nova Sky Stories' global touring and ticketed experiences business, transforming today's footprint into a scalable, multi-city, multi-continent operation. This executive will own the business strategy and financial performance while establishing the operating model, developing commercial partnerships, and creating the systems and infrastructure needed to support significant global growth. This is a highly entrepreneurial executive role that combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution. Success will require someone equally comfortable setting the long‑term direction and personally driving the work needed to get there—from solving complex operational challenges and negotiating partnerships to building processes and launching new markets. The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑moving, build‑stage environments and is energized by creating something that does not yet fully exist, with the opportunity to build an organization around the business as it scales.

Business Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute Nova's long-term strategy for the global touring and live experiences business.
• Build the financial model, operating plan, and commercial roadmap that will support rapid global expansion.
• Personally identify, evaluate, and launch new markets, venue opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board to establish the production pipeline that supports long‑term business growth.

Build the Operating Model

• Design and implement the operational playbook that will become the foundation for Nova's touring business.
• Create scalable processes, systems, KPIs, and governance that support consistent execution across multiple markets.
• Establish standards for venue operations, routing, logistics, permitting, technical delivery, and guest experience.
• Continuously refine the operating model based on lessons learned from live deployments.

Commercial Partnerships

• Lead negotiations with venue partners, promoters, ticketing partners, suppliers, and key commercial stakeholders.
• Evaluate future ticketing and direct‑to‑consumer strategies that support long‑term business growth.
• Develop sourcing and procurement strategies that balance scalability, quality, and profitability.
• Build trusted relationships that position Nova for long‑term expansion into new markets.

Build the Organization

• Initially lead many strategic and operational initiatives directly while establishing the foundation for future growth.
• Recruit and build the leadership team as the business scales, creating an organization designed for repeatable success.
• Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish organizational structures and operating rhythms that enable sustainable long‑term growth.

You’ll Need To Have

• 15+ years leading growth within live entertainment, touring productions, experiential events, attractions, sports, festivals, or other large‑scale consumer experiences.
• Demonstrated success launching, scaling, or transforming a business, division, or major operating function.
• Experience owning a P&L and translating business strategy into operational execution.
• Proven ability to build organizations, processes, and commercial partnerships from the ground up.
• Strong commercial negotiation experience with venues, partners, suppliers, or strategic customers.
• Comfortable operating independently in an evolving environment with limited existing infrastructure.
• Exceptional strategic thinking combined with a bias toward action and execution.
• Willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.

It’s a Plus If You Have

• Experience launching or scaling touring entertainment, immersive experiences, or location-based attractions.
• Knowledge of ticketing platforms, guest experience strategy, and direct‑to‑consumer business models.
• Experience working with international venue operations and regulatory environments.
• Background managing partnerships across entertainment, hospitality, sports, or live events.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new businesses and improving operational performance.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to balance strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution.