Live Nation Adds Trump Appointee Richard Grenell to Board
He also serves as the Trump-appointed President of the Kennedy Center
Live Nation Entertainment has announced the election of Richard Grenell to its Board of Directors.
Why it matters:
Grenell is the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as appointed by President Trump.
He has a strong track record in diplomacy and negotiations, having served as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations and President Envoy for Special Missions.
Live Nation's statement says Grenell's experience "will help support Live Nation's mission to bring more live music to the world, while also advocating for industry reforms that protect both fans and artists."
Live Nation Entertainment has announced the election of Richard Grenell to its Board of Directors.
Why it matters:
Grenell is the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as appointed by President Trump.
He has a strong track record in diplomacy and negotiations, having served as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations and President Envoy for Special Missions.
Live Nation's statement says Grenell's experience "will help support Live Nation's mission to bring more live music to the world, while also advocating for industry reforms that protect both fans and artists."
Live Nation Entertainment has announced the election of Richard Grenell to its Board of Directors.
Why it matters:
Grenell is the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as appointed by President Trump.
He has a strong track record in diplomacy and negotiations, having served as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations and President Envoy for Special Missions.
Live Nation's statement says Grenell's experience "will help support Live Nation's mission to bring more live music to the world, while also advocating for industry reforms that protect both fans and artists."
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