Production Resource Group (PRG), a leading entertainment and live event technology solutions company, has appointed Lawrence Burian as the new Chief Executive Officer. The new role of Lawrence Burian at Production Resource Group will take effect on April 13, and he will also become a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
“We are pleased to welcome Lawrence to PRG at this pivotal moment for the company and the live experiences industry,” said Lauren Krueger, Board Member of PRG and Managing Director at KKR. “With nearly three decades of leadership experience across entertainment, sports, media, and hospitality, Lawrence brings deep operational expertise and a strong track record of guiding complex, high-profile organizations through periods of transformation and expansion. Lawrence is the right leader to build on PRG’s global scale and integrated products and services to accelerate growth.”
Significant Industry Experience and Vision
Burian comes with significant experience in the live entertainment industry, sports events, venue operations, hospitality, media rights, and corporate strategy. More recently, he has been the Chief Operating Officer at LIV Golf, which has seen rapid global expansion and handled various business operations for the company.
Burian has also been in various senior leadership roles for the Madison Square Garden family of companies, working in sports, media, hospitality, and entertainment brands. He has worked for the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Sphere, MSG Networks, and Radio City Rockettes. He also served on boards including Tao Hospitality Group, Tribeca Film Festival, and Boston Calling Music Festival.
“At a time when so much of life is digital and remote, people are craving connection and moments that inspire, energize, and bring us all together. PRG has an extraordinary legacy of creativity and technical excellence, helping make those moments unforgettable for millions of people around the world,” said Burian. “We will continue to differentiate ourselves through relentless customer service and by deepening the long-term partnerships that fuel our success. PRG is well positioned to grow while continuing to deliver for our clients and remain a place where people can do their best work. I look forward to working with the Board and our talented leadership team to take PRG to new heights.”
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Source: PRNewswire
