VENU Appoints Former ASM Global CEO Ron Bension as Strategic Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Photo: Ron Bension • Photo Courtesy of VENU
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 13, 2026, (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Live entertainment venue owner, operator and developer Venu Holding Corporation has appointed former ASM Global President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Bension as Strategic Advisor to Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J.W. Roth.
In his advisory role, Bension will work directly with Roth to evaluate strategic growth opportunities for the company. He has also been nominated for election to VENU's Board of Directors at the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, subject to shareholder approval.
Bension brings more than 50 years of experience in the live entertainment and venue management industry. Most recently, he led ASM Global through its $2.3 billion acquisition by Legends, completed in August 2024. His career also includes serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Studios Recreation Group, where he oversaw theme park expansions in Japan, Orlando and Hollywood, and leadership roles at Live Nation Entertainment, Tickets.com, TicketsNow.com and GameWorks.
“I took this role because I love what J.W. is building. I think it's game-changing for the live entertainment industry and I believe I can help him maximize shareholder value. I've spent my career operating and transacting at the highest levels of this industry and I've never seen a model quite like VENU's. The combination of premium offerings, an ownership-driven capital structure, and the speed at which this team executes creates strategic opportunities that simply don't exist anywhere else in the industry,” said Ron Bension.
“Ron is one of our industry's most respected executives, guiding corporations through transitions, M&As, and expansive growth. When someone who's run the biggest venue portfolio on the planet looks at what we're building and wants in, that tells you everything about where VENU is headed. Ron sees what I see and now he's going to help us, and our shareholders, get there faster,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VENU.
VENU owns, develops and operates premium entertainment destinations across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, with additional expansion underway nationwide.
For more information, visit www.venu.live.
Source: Venu Holding Corporation
Billboard and VENU Honor Khalid with Inaugural Disruptor Award at Live Music Summit
Khalid receives the Billboard Disruptor Award, presented by VENU, at the Billboard Live Music Summit in Los Angeles • Photo Credit: Rashida Zagon
LOS ANGELES, November 8, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Entertainment company Venu Holding Corporation and Billboard have presented singer-songwriter Khalid with the inaugural Billboard Disruptor Award. The award was given during Billboard’s Live Music Summit on November 3 in Los Angeles.
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The Billboard Disruptor Award, powered by VENU, recognizes artists and innovators who challenge conventions and contribute to shaping the future of the music industry. Khalid, known for chart-topping singles such as “Young Dumb & Broke,” “Location,” and “Better,” received the honor for his artistic versatility and cross-genre collaborations.
“Khalid isn’t just an artist. He’s an architect of what music can be when you ignore boundaries. He moves effortlessly between sounds, styles, and collaborations, creating something that is entirely his own. That kind of fearless creativity is what drives Khalid and VENU, where we believe that artists deserve a platform instead of just a stage and that fans should be part of the journey from the start. That’s what the Disruptor Award is about: the courage to reimagine what’s possible. Khalid embodies that vision, and VENU is proud to celebrate him as we reshape the future of live entertainment together,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU.
Khalid released his fourth studio album, after the sun goes down, through RCA Records on October 10. The artist, who rose to prominence at age 17, has several songs in Spotify’s Billions Club and has appeared on multiple Billboard charts spanning genres such as Adult Contemporary, Latin, Rock & Alternative, Rap, and Dance. His collaborations include work with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Marshmello, Halsey, and Billie Eilish.
VENU, a publicly traded company on the NYSE American exchange, operates a portfolio of luxury, experience-driven venues across the United States and is expanding nationwide. The company’s partnerships with major entertainment and hospitality organizations reflect its focus on developing premium, fan-centered live music destinations.
For more information, visit www.venu.live.
Source: Venu Holding Corporation