Founding Executive Director (CEO-Designate) — Live Entertainment Venture
Location:
Ticino, Switzerland |
Work model:
Hybrid (on-site presence required in key phases)
Contract type (current phase):
Pre-incorporation mandate
About Us
Over Entertainment is a Swiss creative association evolving from film into music and live entertainment. Rooted in independent productions, we are now preparing a flagship live entertainment venture with international ambition. Our mission is to build impactful projects that unite artistic vision, operational excellence, and audience experience.
The Role
We are seeking a Founding Executive Director (CEO-Designate)
to lead the development of our flagship live entertainment venture through its
pre-incorporation phase
.
Engagement today:
a
mandate-based leadership role within Over Entertainment, a Swiss non-profit association (Verein)
.
Future transition:
upon incorporation and funding of a new company (
SA/SAGL
), this mandate is designed to
convert into a full CEO appointment
with a competitive executive package.
Current focus:
securing structure, permits, partnerships and investor alignment ahead of incorporation.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead strategy, planning and delivery of a multimillion-scale cultural and entertainment initiative.
• Establish budget frameworks, financial controls, and stakeholder reporting.
• Secure permits and manage relations with public authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee vendor contracting, negotiations, and performance management.
• Direct production timelines, site operations, risk and safety frameworks.
• Represent the initiative to sponsors, investors, institutions, and media.
• Prepare the legal and operational framework for corporate spin-out and executive transition.
Candidate Profile
• Senior leadership in live entertainment, festivals, cultural institutions, or large-scale events.
• Proven ability to oversee complex budgets and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Solid legal/financial fluency (contracts, labor, insurance, VAT/compliance).
• Familiarity with Swiss/European permitting and event regulation.
• Track record in sponsorships, partnerships, and investor relations.
• Fluent in English; Italian and/or German/French are strong assets.
• Visionary, entrepreneurial mindset with capacity to scale a new format internationally.
What We Offer
• A unique opportunity to shape one of Europe's most ambitious new live entertainment ventures.
• A clear, defined pathway to the CEO role
of a newly incorporated company.
• The chance to establish the structure, culture and growth of the venture from the ground up.
• Hybrid work with international collaboration;
on-site presence in Ticino
during critical phases.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted via LinkedIn or by contacting us at -
Confidential discussions welcomed.