Tixbase is proud to announce the appointment of Chad Phillips as the company’s first Chief Executive Officer. This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for Tixbase as we accelerate our mission to transform the global live events industry through secure, transparent, and fan-first ticketing technology.
A Leader with Unmatched Experience
Chad Phillips brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across some of the world’s most influential ticketing organizations. His career includes senior roles at:
- Eventim – Served as Chief Commercial Officer for Eventim USA, part of the world’s second-largest live event and ticketing company. He played a pivotal role in driving commercial partnerships and leading the company’s expansion into North America.
- Ticketmaster – Served as Managing Director for Ticketmaster Asia. He was responsible for planning the company’s regional growth, driving product development, forging strategic partnerships, and managing key commercial deals.
- Paciolan – Served as Managing Director in Singapore, where he launched and led APACTix, establishing it as a new competitor to provide cutting-edge technology and services to Southeast Asia’s largest sports and entertainment hub. He successfully led the acquisition of APACTix by Ticketmaster. He also served as Vice President of Client Services at Paciolan’s U.S. headquarters, driving innovation and strengthening client engagement.
This wealth of experience positions Chad to guide Tixbase into its next stage of growth, with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the ticketing landscape.
A Message from Our CEO
“Tixbase has an extraordinary opportunity to redefine how fans, rights holders, and venues connect in the live event experience,” said Chad Phillips. “The live events industry is ready for a new approach — one built on innovation and transparency that restores confidence, empowers fans, and sets a new global standard for ticketing. At its heart, ticketing is about trust, and we are committed to restoring that trust by delivering a fan-first experience that is transparent, secure, and fair.”
Why This Matters for Tixbase
Since day one, Tixbase has been driven by a bold vision: to restore trust in ticketing and empower rights holders with the tools to control, monetize, and engage directly with their fans. With Chad’s leadership, Tixbase is now even better positioned to:
- Scale globally across sports, music, and live entertainment.
- Build strategic partnerships with rights holders, leagues, and venues.
- Deliver a fan-first experience powered by transparency, security, and trust.
- Set a new industry standard for how ticketing should work in the digital age.
A Message from Our Founder
“Chad’s appointment is more than a milestone — it’s a statement,” said Emil R. Ljesnjanin, Founder of Tixbase. “Few executives on the planet have led at Ticketmaster, Paciolan, and Eventim. Now he’s bringing that rare experience to Tixbase, where we’re building the technology to redefine how the world experiences live events.”
Looking Ahead
Chad’s appointment signals the start of an exciting new era for Tixbase. Together, we will continue building a secure, transparent, and fan-first ecosystem for ticketing — unlocking new opportunities for clubs, artists, festivals, and fans around the world.
We invite our community of partners, investors, and fans to join us as we take this next step. The future of ticketing starts here.