Pam Matthews will retire from her role as executive director at the International Entertainment Buyer's Association (IEBA) in the first quarter of next year after 11 years at the helm of the talent buying and booking organisation.
Matthews revamped the group's annual convention in Nashville, turning the once sleepy gathering into a must-attend annual convention that attracted the country's top concert promoters, booking agents, venue managers and tour crews. Matthews is also responsible for creating the IEBA's Educational Outreach Fund, which annually awards up to 50 scholarships to aspiring young music professionals to attend educational programs across North America.
Eric Bresslerimmediate past president of IEBA, described Matthews as “a transformational leader, guiding IEBA through unprecedented growth and setting a standard for industry trade organizations,” while Barry Jeffreychairman of the IEBA Educational Outreach Fund board, said Matthews has an “unquestionable history of success and dedication (that) has inspired many and left an indelible mark on our industry.”
“Thank you to Eric, Barry and the IEBA Board of Directors for their leadership and support throughout my time at the organization,” Matthews said in a press release. “The IEBA staff and our board of directors are some of the best people I have had the privilege of working with in my many years in this business.”
Prior to IEBA, Matthews served as GM of the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the building's owners, Gaylord Entertainment. During her eight-year tenure at the Ryman, the venue received National Historic Landmark status and became one of the highest-grossing theaters in the world.
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