Stadiums: A Major Role in the Future of the Music Industry
Olivier Baudry has been a recognized expert for more than 25 years in the operation of stadiums in France.
After working for the France 98 Football World Cup Organizing Committee, he successively held the positions of Marketing Sales Director and Director of Programming and Organizational Relations at Stade de France between 1998 and 2012.
Since 2013 he has been President of the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
More than 20 years of experience in the world of stadiums, in ticket management and project management.
Specialized in the opening of sites (Nice, Bordeaux, Lille, London) and the implementation of management tools (ticketing systems, electronic access control, CRM, accreditations)
Currently in charge of booking, contractual relationships with organizers, ticketing and hosting international, sporting and musical events at the Stade de France.
Pierre Duprat has established himself as a key figure in the field of major events and the management of large-scale infrastructures. His exemplary career began at OL Groupe, where he held the position of Major Events Director at Groupama Stadium.
Director of Major Events at Groupama Stadium
In this role, Pierre Duprat orchestrated the setting up of the first concerts within the stadium, positioning the venue as an essential destination for musical events. Her responsibilities included:
The programming of concerts and the management of contracts with producers.
The creation and structuring of a team dedicated to major events.
Operational management of shows and concerts.
It allowed the organization of 20 concerts in 5 years, welcoming internationally renowned artists and thousands of spectators.
Director of the LDLC Arena
Building on his success at the Groupama Stadium, Pierre Duprat then took over the reins of the LDLC Arena, an ultramodern infrastructure with 16,000 seats. In this new challenge, he actively contributed to the design and construction phases of the Arena, ensuring that it was a multi-purpose and innovative room.
As a director, his responsibilities include:
Operational management of the room, guaranteeing its proper functioning and profitability.
The operation of the Arena, including logistical, technical and commercial aspects.
The programming of events, with a balance between shows, sports competitions and other major events.