Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs

Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King has called his near three-year tenure with the company “one of the true joys of my professional life”.

King wrapped up with the ticketin giant on Friday, he confirmed on LinkedIn.

“It has challenged me, shaped me, and provided immense growth as a leader,” King said.

“None of this would have been possible without the exceptional team I’ve had the privilege to work alongside every day. To the entire Ticketek team, thank you for your relentless dedication, passion, and resilience. You are the best people in the business!”

He continued: “Ticketek is one of Australia’s true success stories. Over 47 years, its Australian-owned and operated model has underpinned incredible growth, supporting the live entertainment ecosystem across the region. It is a milestone legacy that deserves to be celebrated. Thank you to everyone, our team, partners, venues, and industry colleagues, who made this journey so rewarding.”

King was appointed GM of Ticketek Australia in December 2023. Prior to joining the ticketing giant, he served as chief commercial officer at the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA).

He previously worked in senior executive positions at several major venue organisations, including the Adelaide Entertainment Centre (as general manager), the International Convention Centre (director of live entertainment), and Qudos Bank Arena (commercial manager).

King will now head to New Zealand where he will join Dunedin Venues as its new CEO.