Leading European live entertainment group FKP Scorpio has appointed Chiara Morello as international promoter within its international touring & artist development division.
Morello (pictured) joins the group after nine years at AEG Presents, where she served as director of touring, based in the company’s Los Angeles office. She has previously overseen large scale international tours by acts including Céline Dion, Hans Zimmer, Tom Segura and The Rolling Stones.
Based in Amsterdam, Morello will work closely with teams across FKP Scorpio’s international offices on international touring projects.
“Joining this team feels like a natural next step in my career and I couldn't be more excited,” said Morello. “The direction and ambition of this team is something I fully believe in, and I look forward to contributing to that growth.”
German-headquartered FKP forms part of Eventim Live, the international live entertainment division of entertainment giant CTS Eventim.
“We are excited to welcome Chiara to the team,” said Rense van Kessel, president of FKP international touring & artist development. “She brings great experience across global touring and live entertainment, along with a fresh perspective and strong passion for the business.”
As we continue to grow our international touring division, bringing in experienced people with a global perspective is an important part of our long term vision
Folkert Koopmans, FKP Scorpio
According to FKP, Morello's appointment "comes during a period of continued international growth" for the company, which has been involved in major touring projects including stadium and arena shows by Ed Sheeran over the past year, alongside international campaigns for artists such as DJO, Flo Rida and ADO.
Other recent appointments have included Daniel Kroning, who joined FKP's international touring & artist development division as head of operations & international promoter. The team, led by Rauha Kyyrö and Van Kessel, also consists of Ryan Fitzjohn, Lisa Lindfors, Tim Salvesen, Iivi Valkama and Veera Valtonen.
“As we continue to grow our international touring division, bringing in experienced people with a global perspective is an important part of our long term vision," added FKP founder and CEO Folkert Koopmans. "We see tremendous opportunity ahead as the live business continues to evolve internationally, and we’re building a team that reflects both the scale of that ambition and the future of the industry.”
