Overview
- Smith succeeds Ted Stimpson, who led the organization through recent expansion that included the 2023 acquisition of Jujamcyn Theaters.
- She previously served as CEO of the U.K.’s NEC Group and is deputy chair of Sadler’s Wells, bringing deep experience in large-scale live events and venue operations.
- Providence Equity Partners, ATG’s largest shareholder, endorsed the appointment, with board member Andrew Tisdale praising her operational rigor and strategic insight.
- ATG owns ten West End theaters and seven Broadway houses and operates more than 70 venues across the U.K., U.S., Germany, Austria, and Spain, alongside its own ticketing platform.
- In a statement, Smith said she will build on ATG’s foundations, support creative partners, and work with teams across the business to shape the next stage of development.