Our Client
Superstruct Entertainment is a British live entertainment company and one of the world's largest festival promoters.
Owning and operating over 70 large-scale music festivals and events across Europe and Australia, Superstruct are the second largest festival promoter in the world.
The Background
Following a period of growth, Superstruct looked to appoint a Director of Safety Management to lead the systemisation of health and safety across the Group.
The role required a transformational leader with deep technical expertise, global experience, and the ability to influence across diverse, multi-national teams. The position was based in London and reported to the Director of Operations.
Our Approach
We applied our Executive Search methodology, combining deep sector knowledge with a research-led process. We...
Conducted briefings to understand strategic goals and cultural fit
Mapped market across live events, entertainment, and high-risk industries
Assessed candidates via structured interviews and benchmarking
The Outcome
We successfully placed a senior safety executive with extensive global experience in live events, corporate governance, and strategic risk management.
The appointment has accelerated Superstruct’s safety transformation and enhanced its operational resilience.
Strategic Safety Leadership: Delivered a global safety operating model and roadmap for ISO 45001 accreditation.
Operational Risk and Resilience: Introduced enterprise-wide crisis management and travel safety programmes.
Cultural Change and Engagement: Embedded safety-first culture across diverse teams and international event operations.
Why Us?
At Irwin and Colton, we understand that executive hiring is about more than just qualifications; it’s about finding leaders who can shape culture, drive performance, and deliver long-term value.
Our Executive Search service is tailored, discreet, and built on deep industry insight and a robust, research-led approach. Whether you're hiring for a board-level role or a critical leadership position, we act as a trusted partner, bringing clarity, confidence, and expertise to every stage of the search.
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