AEG UPS SEVEN IN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION

AEG Presents has promoted seven staffers from its global partnerships team to SVP positions, in which capacity they will report to recently named President Andrew Klein.

Andrew Bersch was named SVP, finance & administration, covering financial strategy, operations and department initiatives.

Meanwhile, Holli Branam, Bret Heiman and Alex McArthur, who were previously VPs of sales, have been promoted to SVPs. They'll lead sponsorship efforts for AEG festivals and venues, including Coachella and Stagecoach.

Samantha Fernandez was appointed SVP of festival activations, and Brianne Grimley takes on the role of SVP of venue activations. Eric Kohler was elevated from VP to SVP of global partnerships, charged with running point on AEG's enduring American Express partnership.

“I'm thrilled to announce the promotions of this group of industry-leading individuals,” said Klein. “They have each been instrumental in helping grow and innovate with our family of global partners and music assets. With this leadership foundation, we are poised for incredible things over the next 10 years and beyond.”

AEG President of Global Touring Rich Schaefer was unavailable for comment after realizing that his fantasy basketball team had just finished the season with a 1-18 record.