Ingresso appoints new MD
The eTicketing company Ingresso Group Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Major as its new Managing Director, effective from the end of November 2011.
Before joining Ingresso, Rich Major was Content & Innovation Director of Ten Group, where he spent 5 years successfully building ticketing, editorial and new innovation units within the business.
Rich also has 10 years experience in the theatre industry, part of which he spent as Marketing Manager for leading production company Bill Kenwright Ltd, and in the account management department of media and marketing agency M&H.
As Managing Director for Ingresso, Rich will be responsible for leading a highly experienced team of industry experts and implementing a strong plan for business growth.
Rich Major said: “This is a great time to join a technology business which has the potential to revolutionise ticketing. I’m looking forward to working with the team and establishing the company as a market leader and industry innovator.”
“We are delighted to have appointed Rich as the new MD of Ingresso,” said Executive Chairman of Ingresso, Roy Merritt.
“Rich has a rare blend of experience and vision which will be invaluable in taking the company to the next level,†he added.
Ingresso Group and TicketSwitch
Ingresso’s unique TicketSwitch middleware integrates with box office ticket systems, allowing connected distributors real-time access to suppliers. TicketSwitch removes the need for manual allocations or multi-layered sales channels, which can lead to significant mark-ups on ticket prices.
The TicketSwitch global distribution platform empowers producers, promoters and ticket vendors to increase their sales revenues by providing access to a vast array of local, national and global sales channels.
TicketSwitch gives suppliers full control of the distribution process by supplying tickets directly from live inventories to the client or channel.
TicketSwitch has already served 5.5 million tickets for thousands of events via a network of several hundred affiliate websites.
Ingresso Group was formed in January 2011 with backing from an investment syndicate led by Oakfield Capital Partners LLP.
For further information on Ingresso Group Ltd., please contact:
Roy Merritt
Tel: 020 7084 7273
Email: roymerritt@ingresso.co.uk
For further information on Oakfield Capital Partners LLP, please contact:
Michael Patton
Tel: 020 7084 7271
Email: michaelpatton@ingresso.co.uk
