New Leadership at Entertainment Partners UK
Chris Gratton has been appointed as the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Entertainment Partners’ (EP) UK business, effective immediately. Gratton will oversee EP’s UK operations and will play a critical role in expanding its integrated production technology offerings, including the recently launched SmartStart digital onboarding and SmartTime timecard solution.
Background of Chris Gratton
Gratton joins EP from Ticketmaster Sport, where he served as Managing Director. During his tenure, he was instrumental in establishing a league-wide deal across Premiership Rugby and launching a centralized marketplace for rugby.
His previous experience includes leadership positions at renowned global agencies such as FleishmanHillard, Octagon, and Leo Burnett, focusing on sponsorship, marketing, and integrated campaigns for various leading brands.
Vision and Goals
Markham L. Goldstein, President and CEO of Entertainment Partners, expressed confidence in Gratton’s capabilities, citing his blend of entertainment industry experience, commercial leadership, and technological understanding as vital for EP’s growth in the UK market.
Gratton himself is excited about the potential at EP, recognizing its position at the crossroads of technology and entertainment, and is eager to collaborate with the team and partners to drive meaningful change in the industry.
He will be based in EP’s London office and collaborate closely with the company’s global leadership team.
