TicketSwap names new CEO, eyes global expansion

Amsterdam’s TicketSwap taps Jan van Casteren as CEO to lead shift from ticket resale to discovery platform for fans - Silicon Canals

Amsterdam-based TicketSwap, an online marketplace for buying and selling tickets, announced the appointment of Jan van Casteren as its new CEO, effective immediately. With Van Casteren’s arrival, the Dutch company is entering a new phase of growth, evolving from a ticket resale platform into a broader discovery platform for fans He succeeds co-founder Hans Ober, who is stepping down from day-to-day operations after more than twelve years. Howeve…

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TicketSwap names new CEO, eyes global expansion

Online ticket resale platform TicketSwap has appointed Jan van Casteren as its new CEO, replacing co-founder Hans Ober, who is stepping down after more than 12 years in the role. The leadership change signals a new phase for the Amsterdam-based company as it shifts focus from resale services to becoming a broader event discovery platform, the company said in a press release.