Brian E. Becker is an entertainment industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience building and managing worldwide live entertainment businesses.
From 2000 to 2005 Becker served as Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Entertainment, the world's leading producer and promoter of live entertainment events, as well as the world's largest owner and operator of event venues, managing acquisitions and operations in the music, theater, motor sports, exhibitions, properties and sports agency businesses. During his tenure, Becker was named one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Entertainment by "Entertainment Weekly" Magazine for four consecutive years.
Prior to SFX Entertainment's sale to Clear Channel Communications in 2000, Becker served as Executive Vice President and Director of SFX Entertainment, and was involved in the development and implementation of corporate strategies and operations, including the acquisition and integration of more than 40 of the world's most successful live entertainment companies.
From 1996 to 1998, Becker served as CEO and President of PACE Entertainment Corporation, which at the time was the largest diversified live entertainment company in the world.
Becker received a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and his MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. He serves on the Community in Schools, Gibson Guitar Corporation and the Alpha-1 Foundation boards of directors, as well as other advisory boards.
Under Becker's management, PACE/SFX/CCE: established leading national networks in each of the music (amphitheaters), specialized motor sports, and theatrical (subscription series) industries; produced major rock tours (Madonna, The Rolling Stones and U2) and Tony Award-winning Broadway theater (The Producers, The Who's Tommy); managed star athletes (Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi and Pedro Martinez); and developed venues (The Boston Opera House, The Tweeter Center of Philadelphia/Camden).
Scott Zeiger has been producing and presenting live entertainment events and has been an industry leader for over 20 years.
In 2005 Zeiger founded and served as Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Entertainment's newly formed Productions Group. As head of CCEPG, he developed new intellectual properties and extended the Company's content portfolio; several of these properties are now a part of BASE Entertainment. Prior to forming this new division, Zeiger served as CEO of CCE's North American Theatrical division from 2000 to 2005.
Prior to its acquisition by Clear Channel Entertainment, Zeiger served as President of SFX Theatrical Group from 1998 to 2000 and managed a period of sustained growth in the Company's international acquisition and producing efforts. During his tenure, SFX Theatrical Group became one of the largest theatrical companies in the world.
As a founding executive of PACE Theatrical Group in 1983 until the Company's acquisition by SFX Entertainment, Zeiger served in several capacities, from Vice President of Marketing to President, and was involved in the formation of the North America's first and largest nationwide circuit of Broadway theatrical subscription programs, through the renovation and operation of legitimate theatres; the acquisition and development of new subscription markets; the formation of partnerships with leading performing arts institutions and the supervision of the company's extensive producing and investment efforts.
Zeiger began his live entertainment career as a regional marketing director for Ringling Brothers' Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Walt Disney Ice Shows upon graduation from the University of Florida, where he produced events as an undergraduate and graduate student in the business school.
Zeiger has earned five Tony Awards as a producer and many others for his productions. He sits on the executive committee of the League of American Theatres and Producers and the Tony Management Committee. Zeiger's portfolio of productions includes: The Who's Tommy, The Producers, Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Blue Man Group Toronto, and Phantom The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas; and his legitimate theater venue developments include The Hilton Theater on Broadway in New York, The Boston Opera House, and The Baltimore Hippodrome Theater.
As Senior Vice President Business Development for Clear Channel Entertainment's Theatrical Division, Perry directed business development operations including construction proposals, planning, acquisitions and management on all major theatre projects. Projects managed and directed by Perry included; The Boston Opera House, Boyd Theatre, The Panasonic Theatre in Toronto and the acquisition of TMG. In 2003 she served as Vice President of Operations for CCE and was responsible for the day-to-day operations, capital budgeting analysis, and competitive analysis for 18 theatres in the United States. From 1998 - 2000, Perry served as National Director of Finance responsible for financial reporting and planning for the TMG. Prior to 1998, Perry held the position of Controller for Stern Development Company.
Ned Collett, an industry veteran with over 20 years of entertainment and venue management experience, oversees all BASE operations and business development in North America.
Collett possesses a diverse media and live entertainment background with a proven track record in managing live entertainment businesses. Collett was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of FDR Management, LLC dba PURE Management Group (PMG), the largest restaurant and nightclub operator in Las Vegas. Under Collett’s management, PMG’s portfolio included nine of the top nightclub and dining venues in Las Vegas, as well as international properties and development.
Prior to joining PMG, Collett was the Executive Vice President-Venues for Live Nation, the premiere global concert promotion company. As EVP, Collett had full operational responsibility for Live Nation’s North American network of arenas, amphitheatres and other venues, and oversaw operational policies, growth initiatives, and new venue acquisitions and development.
In 2003, Collett held the position of Vice President/Executive Producer for Olympia Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan where he was responsible for the Fox Theater, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, Comerica Park, City Theater, and Masonic Temple Theaters. Earlier in his career Collett also worked as Regional Vice President, Sports and Entertainment at SMG/Leisure Management International in Ft. Lauderdale, where he was responsible for all arena operations for NHL Florida Panthers Hockey Club, as well as General Manager/Director for University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
Milan Rokic heads up BASE Entertainment Asia headquartered in Singapore. This new division of BASE has the exclusive management rights of two new theaters at the magnificent Marina Bay Sands Resort recently completed by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. In addition to presenting a variety of productions in Singapore, BASE Asia is actively pursuing a variety of entertainment projects throughout the region.
Rokic is respected as a specialist in theatrical entertainment in the Asia Pacific market following a 9 year career at Cirque du Soleil as Vice President Marketing for the region. During his time at Cirque du Soleil, Rokic was responsible for launching their resident shows at the Venetian Macau and at Tokyo Disney resort as well as promoting the touring productions in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, China and Dubai.
Rokic was responsible for securing major regional and global sponsorships for Cirque du Soleil as well as implementing their tailor made electronic ticketing system and devising sales and marketing strategies that not only delivered millions of patrons but also developed new markets.
Prior to Cirque du Soleil, Rokic worked for a variety of sports and entertainment companies delivering sales and marketing services for the likes of Really Useful Group, Disney On Ice, The Wiggles and major Australian sports franchises.
Prior to her current position at BASE Entertainment, Jennifer DeLange served as Vice President of Production Marketing for Clear Channel Entertainment in New York. During this time she was responsible for the marketing, press and promotion for the launch of BASE Entertainment’s current production of Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular, as well as several other Broadway, national touring and family productions. Prior to its acquisition by Clear Channel, Jennifer served as Director of Marketing for SFX Entertainment, and was with Disney Theatrical Productions before joining SFX in 2000.
Jennifer began her career in the Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, and joined PACE Theatrical Group in 1994. She has worked on many Broadway and national touring productions, including All Shook Up, Christina Applegate in Sweet Charity, Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays, La Cage Aux Folles, John Lithgow in Sweet Smell of Success, The Producers, Fosse, Beauty and the Beast, Jekyll & Hyde, Dora the Explorer and Scooby Doo Live On Stage.
Faith Clary has more than 13 years of experience in office management, payroll management, benefit plan administration and management of executive corporate offices. Clary joined Clear Channel Entertainment in 2000 to manage the Office of the Chairman. From 1996-2000, Clary managed the Office of the Chairman of Metro Networks. Prior to 1996, Clary worked in the insurance industry, managing a team of claim administrators for Highlands Insurance Company.