Fast-growth transparent ticketing app Vibe Tickets has聽appointed Cornel Lazar as marketing director to assist in developing the brand as the company continues to expand its offering.
Lazar not only brings with him a聽profound knowledge of the entertainment industry, having worked for Ticketmaster Resale brands, GET ME IN and Seatwave, but his digital experience will ensure that Vibe continues to provide an innovative digital solution to disrupt the traditional ticketing industry.
Since 2013, Vibe Tickets has grown exponentially, attracting聽investment from a range of different sources including Virgin founder Richard Branson and North-West entrepreneur Scott Fletcher MBE.
Luke Massie, founder and managing director at Vibe said: 鈥淐ornel鈥檚 experience in the fast-paced ticketing industry and his enthusiasm for聽digital聽innovation really stood out to us.
鈥淗is ambition is endless and his drive to disrupt the market will be vital for Vibe as we reach our goal of becoming the global ticketing marketplace app of choice.
鈥淭he secondary ticketing market is highly competitive. It鈥檚 therefore vital that we聽recruit the right talent to help us promote the message of transparency and continue to grow.
鈥淭his is an exciting transition period for Vibe, and we look forward to taking advantage of Cornel鈥檚 expertise as we pursue our ambitions.鈥�
The聽app is now operational in eight countries and, with plans to further expand its聽global footprint and develop its offering, the appointment marks an important step forward for the company.
Commenting on his appointment, Cornel Lazar said: 鈥淚鈥檝e always had a passion to work with entrepreneurial figures that are making bold moves to disrupt the industries they鈥檙e working in.
鈥淟eaders like Luke are changing the way we transact and interact in the UK and across the world, and it鈥檚 this type of digital innovation that I want to be part of.
鈥淭he future for Vibe is extremely bright. We have something here with masses of potential I鈥檓 relishing the task of attracting investment, expanding our global presence and helping the Vibe brand stand out amongst other industry names.鈥�
Vibe is set to increase its UK presence with the opening of a second office聽in London聽in the coming weeks and is targeting further high profile appointments in the first half of 2017.
Vibe Tickets is聽a marketplace app that openly connects fans so they can transparently exchange live event tickets for an agreed price and interact with other like-minded fans across the world.