Katie McIntyre is CEO and Founder of Sports Venue Business (SVB). McIntyre first joined PanStadia in November 1997, and under her leadership, it became the leading publication for the sector. The title was acquired by Alad in 2013 and merged with their Stadium & Arena Management magazine to create the super title, PanStadia & Arena Management. While at Alad, McIntyre was also Head of Audience Development and a panel moderator for their Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific event, which grew exponentially year-on-year during her tenure, welcoming 2,000-plus participants in 2016. Having spent the last 20 years working in and reporting on the latest developments from across the sector, McIntyre boasts in-depth knowledge of a vast number of stadium, arena, sporting events, and sports venue projects, from initial design to build and operation. The Sports Venue Business platform includes a comprehensive online directory, detailing architects, designers, producers, suppliers, venues, etc., and provides an access-all-areas pass to the latest venue development news and industry influencers.