Paul Latham
Paul Latham joined Apollo Leisure on his 24th birthday on 24th September 1984, in the role of Assistant Theatre Manager at the Apollo Theatre Oxford. At the time, Apollo had only six theatres.
Through acquisition and growth, Apollo Leisure became the leading UK venue owner/ operators. When Apollo Leisure was sold in 1999 to SFX, Paul became the Vice President of Operations responsible for Sheffield Arena, Cardiff International Arena, The Point Dublin, Hammersmith and Manchester Apollo as well as managing a ticketing business selling 6 million tickets per annum.
During his career Paul has event managed and operated three Eurovision Song Concerts, MTV Music Awards, three Royal Variety Performances, the World Premiere of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and was Artist and Royal security at Live Aid in 1985.
Promoted to President of UK Music and Venues of Live Nation in 2003, Paul is responsible for the most prolific and prosperous music promotions company in the UK. He controls venues, event promotions and creation, marketing partnerships, ticketing and security services.
Paul is also a consultant on several new-build arena developments across the UK and Europe.
A divorcee with two boys of whom he is very proud, the little leisure time Paul has is normally following horse racing, American football and the noble art of crown green bowls.