10 Live Nation HR leaders
A senior vice president of HR, vice presidents of HR and people operations, and directors of HR, HR operations, talent effectiveness and compensation make up this list of Live Nation HR leaders. A reader can learn how HR leaders work at Live Nation from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Abbey Andrian
LinkedInExperience: VP, People Operations & Programs · Live Nation Entertainment
Abbey Andrian has been VP, People Operations & Programs at Live Nation Entertainment since May 2023. Abbey Andrian held the Live Nation Entertainment roles of Senior Director, People Operations & Development (2021–2023) and Director, Talent Development (2020–2021), and was Manager of Training and Development - MAC Cosmetics at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (2016–2019).
Catherine Richard
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Human Resources · Live Nation Canada
Catherine Richard has been Vice President Human Resources at Live Nation Canada since January 2024, and was Sr. Director, Human Resources at Live Nation Canada (2021–2024). Catherine Richard was Director Talent Management (2017–2021) and Lead, Talent Management (2017) at Sid Lee.
David Cea
LinkedInExperience: VP Human Resources · Live Nation Entertainment
David Cea has been VP Human Resources at Live Nation Entertainment since July 2010, and the headline describes the role as VP Human Resources Shared Services. David Cea was VP Head of Human Resources (2009–2010), Sr Director Compensation, Benefits & HRIS (2007–2009) and HRIS Manager (2005–2007) at Ticketmaster.
Jignna Patel
LinkedInExperience: Director, Compensation & Reward · Live Nation Entertainment
Jignna Patel has been Director, Compensation & Reward at Live Nation Entertainment since June 2021, based in London, and the headline describes the role as Director, Compensation & Reward Global. Jignna Patel also lists UK Compensation & Manager at Live Nation Entertainment (2002–2022).
Katie Davis
LinkedInExperience: Director, Talent Effectiveness & Performance · Live Nation Entertainment
Katie Davis has been Director, Talent Effectiveness & Performance at Live Nation Entertainment since April 2026. Katie Davis was Director, Talent Management (2025–2026), Manager, Talent Management (2023–2025) and Manager, HR Business Partner (2022–2023) at Ankura.
Kyla Chadwick
LinkedInExperience: Director, Human Resources · Live Nation Entertainment
Kyla Chadwick has been Director, Human Resources at Live Nation Entertainment since January 2024, and the profile says the role is with Live Nation Canada. Kyla Chadwick held the Live Nation Entertainment roles of Senior Human Resources Manager (2021–2023) and Human Resources Manager (2017–2021).
Liz Dyer
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Human Resources · Live Nation Entertainment
Liz Dyer has been Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Live Nation Entertainment since September 2020. Liz Dyer held the Live Nation Entertainment roles of Vice President, Talent, Operations & HR Effectiveness (2018–2020) and Director, Organization & Talent Development (2016–2018), and was Director, Organizational Development & Talent Management at MedAssets (2012–2016).
Lyanh A.
LinkedInExperience: Director, Human Resources, Artist Management · Live Nation Entertainment
Lyanh A. has been Director, Human Resources, Artist Management at Live Nation Entertainment since October 2024, based in Beverly Hills. Lyanh A. was Regional Human Resources Manager, Senior Associate, Southwest Region at Gensler (2014–2024) and Senior Human Resources Generalist at Pinkberry Ventures, Inc (2011–2013).
Melissa Smith
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - HR - Venue Nation · Live Nation Entertainment
Melissa Smith has been Vice President - HR - Venue Nation at Live Nation Entertainment since December 2022, and was Sr Director HR Business Partner - Concerts - Venues there (2018–2023). Melissa Smith was Director of Human Resources at Levy Restaurants (2010–2018) and Manager, Human Resources at AEG (2004–2010).
Sophia Nabhen
LinkedInExperience: Director, Human Resources Operations - LATAM · Live Nation Entertainment
Sophia Nabhen has been Director, Human Resources Operations - LATAM at Live Nation Entertainment since March 2026, based in Miami. Sophia Nabhen was People Manager (2025–2026), Human Resources Generalist (2022–2024) and Human Resources Consultant (2022) at Warner Music LatAm.
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Pick the person whose own title is closest to your question, such as HR for venues, a country or region, people operations, or compensation and talent programs. Check each person's start date and earlier employers to judge how much of their view comes from Live Nation itself.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How have you supported a business leader through a period of fast growth or a change in how teams are set up?
- 02What did you focus on first when you took on HR leadership for a new business, country or region?
- 03How have you judged whether a talent, performance or compensation program was working?
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