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CTS Eventim, Europe’s largest concert promoter and ticketing company, has appointed William Willms as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Willms succeeds Holger Hohrein, who will depart at year-end.

A seasoned executive with a doctorate in law, Willms brings over 20 years of global leadership experience, most recently as CFO at Lufthansa Technik AG, the aircraft services subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group. There, he oversaw accounting, risk management, legal affairs, compliance, IT, and digitalization, helping to spearhead growth and digital initiatives. Previously, he served as executive vp of group strategy and M&A at Deutsche Lufthansa AG, guiding portfolio adjustments and pandemic-era stabilization measures. His career also includes roles at the Asian Development Bank and Deutsche Bank.

“I am pleased that we have been able to win William Willms as CFO for CTS Eventim,” glowed chairman Dr. Bernd Gudrun. “His extensive expertise and strategic know-how will strengthen the dynamic development of the company and create important conditions for driving forward the future growth of CTS Eventim. With his many years of experience, he is an excellent addition to the management team.”

The key appointment comes as CTS Eventim reports solid Q3 results, with total revenue up 3.5% to 854.2 million euros ($999 million) despite economic challenges. Live entertainment revenue grew 5.5% to 663 million euros ($775 million), while ticketing revenue inched upward by 2.1% to 211 million euros ($247 million).

Willms added, “The company has an impressive international positioning, a strong technological base, and clear growth ambitions. Together with my colleagues on the Executive Board and my future team, I will work to further drive this development and continue to strengthen the financial and operational foundations for long-term success.”

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