Ariel Maidansky

About Ariel Maidansky

Currently acting as the Global Head of Arts, Music, and Theater Partnerships at StubHub, where I lead strategy, dealmaking, and long-term relationships across the world’s most influential cultural institutions, producers, promoters, and rights holders. My work sits at the intersection of live entertainment, technology, and commerce—focused on expanding access, unlocking new revenue opportunities, and building durable partnerships that serve both fans and creators.With over 12 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development, I have built and scaled partnerships across complex, multi-stakeholder ecosystems. I bring a global perspective and a commercial mindset to navigating regulated markets, evolving consumer behavior, and the rapid digitization of live experiences.

Experience

1. Global Head of Arts, Music, and Theater Partnerships

   StubHub

   Sep 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Driving partnerships and growth initiatives within StubHub’s Open Distribution business. Focus on creating new opportunities for venues, promoters, and artists to control and expand marketplace distribution.

Education

• Temple University

  BBA, Finance

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Experiential Marketing
• Leadership
• Training
• Project Management
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Manufacturing
• Powerpoint
• Crisis Management
• Acquisition Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Negotiation
• International Operations
• Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Business Development
• Procurement
• Business Process Improvement
• Consulting
• Strategy
• Analytics