COPENHAGEN (CelebrityAccess) — The Board of Directors of the prominent Copenhagen concert venue Vega announced the hire of Anders Wahrén as CEO.
A fixture of Copenhagen’s concert scene for almost three decades, the 1,500 capacity Vega annually hosts about 350 shows a year across its three stages. He joins the venue’s management team that also includes CFO Vivian Ment, Program Director Lene Vive Christiansen, Head of Communications Søren Gaden, Head of Commercial and Operations Louise Juul Dalby, and Head of Production and Facility Kevin Le Geyt.
Wahrén brings 25 years of experience in the live music sector to his new role at the helm of Vega. His resume includes a 14-year tenure as Program Director at the Roskilde Festival, along with stints at Live Nation and Copenhall, among other roles.
‘The recruitment of a new CEO for VEGA has been a long and thorough process, as it should be. A large and complex institution like VEGA is not for anyone. Anders Wahrén is a skilled leader who has been dedicated to music throughout his career and has solid experience with the operation and development of major music-related ambitions at Roskilde Festival. With artistic quality at the forefront, Anders will help ensure that a vibrant music environment can grow on its own terms. He is the perfect fit to ensure that audiences receive the best concert and sound experience, whether they are seeing new generations of talent or the many musicians who return to VEGA year after year,” stated Vega Board Chair David Zahle.
“For me, VEGA is Denmark’s most important permanent music venue, and I am excited to work with everything from emerging talents to the biggest local stars and new international trends. VEGA is driven by strong values and ambitions to create positive change, which aligns well with my own principles and professional background. I am joining a strong team at VEGA, and I look forward to working with them on unfolding future plans and dreams,” Wahren added.
Wahren will replace longtime CEO Steen Jørgensen who announced he was stepping down from his leadership role at Vegaa. Jørgensen will continue to represent Vega on the board of Odd Productions, which was selected by the City of Copenhagen last autumn to continue operating the venues Amager Bio and Beta.
