Managing Director – Leisure & Entertainment

About the role

The Managing Director will lead the leisure and entertainment business unit across Iberia and selected international markets, driving revenue growth, strategic expansion and operational excellence for a leading European live‑entertainment company.

Key responsibilities

• Full ownership of the business unit P&L, ensuring strategic objectives, revenue targets and profitability are met.
• Define and implement long‑term business strategy, identifying new opportunities, partnerships and revenue streams.
• Lead high‑impact initiatives, support M&A assessments, joint‑venture negotiations and integration.
• Monitor market trends, audience behaviour and competitive dynamics to maintain a leading market position.
• Oversee operational delivery, drive process optimisation, and ensure cross‑functional collaboration with Finance, Marketing, Operations, Ticketing, Legal and HR.
• Establish performance metrics, reporting structures and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with external clients and partners, leading commercial negotiations and strategic partnership discussions.
• Drive innovation in audience engagement and fan experience concepts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, partnering with Finance to strengthen reporting and controls.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, develop business cases and monitor KPIs, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Recruit, develop and lead high‑performing multidisciplinary teams.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in the entertainment or leisure sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of revenue growth and profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long‑term business strategies.
• Experience managing P&L, budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive operational excellence.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Required skills