After dedicating 33 remarkable years to the entertainment industry, Tim Worton, Group Director of Arenas for ASM Global (APAC), is embarking on a new journey. Following a quarter-century tenure within the ASM Global family, Worton is transitioning away from the industry to pursue a different path. Beginning in 2025, he will immerse himself as a full-time student for 12 months at Moore Theological College in Sydney, with plans to subsequently delve into roles within pastoral care, chaplaincy, or ministry.

Despite his departure at the end of 2024, Worton’s passion for music and live concerts remains unwavering. With a wealth of experience encompassing thousands of stage performances and engagements with renowned artists, he assures that his departure will not signal the end of the music.

Having played a pivotal role in the management of venues and live entertainment, Worton has served as the Director of ASM Global’s arena group for the past 19 years. The announcement of his career shift was made during the 31st Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).

Harvey Lister AM, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global (APAC), expressed deep appreciation for Worton’s contributions, noting his significant impact on ASM Global’s arena portfolio across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

“Tim has been a great ambassador for our organisation. He has made an admirable and life-changing decision to follow his faith, and we applaud his decision and wish him well. Tim’s leadership and executive management of the arena portfolio is demonstrated by the continued growth of the Group’s arenas through innovation and ongoing development of entertainment content for audiences.”

Tim Worton expressed gratitude to the company, especially Harvey Lister and Rod Pilbeam, for their continuous support throughout his tenure at ASM Global (APAC) and for supporting his decision to pursue a career change.

“The company has given me amazing opportunities that I will always cherish. Harvey has been incredibly supportive of my decision to go in this vastly different direction, allowing flexibility in my role, and I am very grateful for his support and encouragement. Rod has been a great mentor to me over my 25 years with ASM Global, and I am indebted to him for the important role he has played in my life.”

Reflecting on his notable moments overseeing the ASM Global arena portfolio, Worton highlights two key aspects. “Helping to ensure there is plenty of live content and the company’s arena network is operationally and financially successful is a key part of my role. What I have loved most about my career is supporting and mentoring colleagues, helping to create opportunities for future development.”

When asked to choose a favorite concert, the veteran of thousands of concerts finds it almost impossible. “An almost impossible task, if I’m forced to choose, I’d go with Bruce Springsteen.”

Tim Worton expresses immense enthusiasm as he sets out on this new path, aspiring to make a meaningful impact in his pastoral position.

After dedicating 33 remarkable years to the entertainment industry, Tim Worton, Group Director of Arenas for ASM Global (APAC), is embarking on a new journey. Following a quarter-century tenure within the ASM Global family, Worton is transitioning away from the industry to pursue a different path. Beginning in 2025, he will immerse himself as a full-time student for 12 months at Moore Theological College in Sydney, with plans to subsequently delve into roles within pastoral care, chaplaincy, or ministry.

Despite his departure at the end of 2024, Worton’s passion for music and live concerts remains unwavering. With a wealth of experience encompassing thousands of stage performances and engagements with renowned artists, he assures that his departure will not signal the end of the music.

Having played a pivotal role in the management of venues and live entertainment, Worton has served as the Director of ASM Global’s arena group for the past 19 years. The announcement of his career shift was made during the 31st Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).

Harvey Lister AM, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global (APAC), expressed deep appreciation for Worton’s contributions, noting his significant impact on ASM Global’s arena portfolio across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

“Tim has been a great ambassador for our organisation. He has made an admirable and life changing
decision to follow his faith and we applaud his decision and wish him well.
“Tim’s leadership and executive management of the arena portfolio is demonstrated by the continued
growth of the Group’s arenas through innovation and ongoing development of entertainment content
for audiences.”

Tim Worton expressed gratitude to the company, especially Harvey Lister and Rod Pilbeam, for their continuous support throughout his tenure at ASM Global (APAC) and for supporting his decision to pursue a career change.

“The company has given me amazing opportunities that I will always cherish. Harvey has been
incredibly supportive of my decision to go in this vastly different direction, allowing flexibility in my role
and I am very grateful for his support and encouragement. Rod has been a great mentor to me over
my 25 years with ASM Global and I am indebted to him for the important role he has played in my
life.”

Looking back on the notable moments during his tenure overseeing the ASM Global arena portfolio, Worton highlights two key aspects. “Helping to ensure there is plenty of live content and the company’s arena network is operationally and financially successful is a key part of my role. What I have loved most about my career is supporting and mentoring colleagues, helping to create opportunities for future
development.”

The veteran of thousands of concerts is hard pressed to choose a favourite. “An almost impossible
task, if I’m forced to choose, I’d go with Bruce Springsteen.”

Tim Worton expresses immense enthusiasm as he sets out on this new path, aspiring to make a meaningful impact in his pastoral position.

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