Ian Nuttall

Ian Nuttall is a respected sports and entertainment facility consultant, specialising in the feasibility, planning, design, operations and management of all venue types – from stadiums and arenas, through to convention centres and concert halls.

Ian began his career in the sports events sector over two decades ago, hosting corporate hospitality at F1 Grand Prix motor racing events across Europe. His event management experience has taken him to Japan, Australia, South America, Canada and the USA.

After an award-winning career in business journalism, he founded the industry’s respected Stadia magazine in 1999 (and, in 2001, its sister title Auditoria) to fill the ‘knowledge gap’ in the global sports and entertainment facility sector.

Today, his Xperiology company owns and hosts each year TheStadiumBusiness Summit, TheStadiumBusiness Awards, TheStadiumDesign Summit and, in the ticketing sector – TheTicketingBusiness Forum & Awards, and other specialist meetings – along with strategic advisory, recruitment and management services to the sector.

Specialties: Project planning, project management, special events, training, media relations, venue operations, revenue generation, product launches, customer service.