Former Really Useful Group CEO Appointed CEO of Stage Entertainment UK

By: Feb. 07, 2006
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Former Really Useful Group CEO Bill Taylor has today been appointed CEO of
Stage Entertainment UK by founder Joop van den Ende, also the creator of one of the world's largest TV production companies Endemol.  He will be joining the company in March 2006.

Bill Taylor recently left the Really Useful Group where he was Chief Executive
from 1997 to 2005, having previously been CFO from 1990 to 1997. His appointment as Chief Executive of Stage Entertainment UK underlines the companys commitment to establishing the group as a world player in the theatre and entertainment business.

Taylor will be responsible for the development and production of theatre and
other live entertainment content in the UK and US as well as seeking to acquire related and complimentary entertainment businesses and properties. Mr Taylor will also be responsible for bringing Stage Entertainments existing business operations and productions into UK and US markets.

Stage Entertainment President and Founder Joop van den Ende said: We are
delighted that Bill is joining us and I am certain his experience and reputation
in the theatre and entertainment industry will enable Stage Entertainment to
have a major presence in London and New York, the two theatre capitals of the world.

Bill Taylor said: Stage Entertainment is renowned around the world for the
professional and first class quality of its productions and operations and is
the predominant theatrical producer and venue owner in continental Europe. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Stage Entertainment to establish its businesses in the UK and US.  

Stage Entertainment Group is an international group of live entertainment
companies with offices in eight countries employing 4,700 people. The focus of the company is on growth in Europe. The Stage Entertainment growth strategy relies on three, often intertwining, core activities: an international ticketing and marketing organization; a network of 29 venues in the most prominent European countries and the United States (New York); a wide range of leading international content  the company creates original productions and also works with partners to present international favorites in Stage Entertainment venues.

The company presents musicals, straight plays, concerts, ice shows, dance events and business-to-business events in Europe, the United States, South America, the Middle and Far East resulting in a total of 12.5 million visitors yearly. Over the last six years the turnover has risen from 175 to more than 500 million. The Board of Directors consists of Joop van den Ende, Caspar Gerwe, Maik Klokow and Bart van Schriek.    www.stage-entertainment.com 
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