Ames will be based in Ticketmaster's London offices and has been tasked with the responsibility for running the company's operations in 19 global markets outside of the United States.

"Roger is a widely respected industry leader and a superb addition to this company," comments Ticketmaster Entertainment CEO Irving Azoff. "His vast experience and acumen will play an instrumental role in strengthening our core international business and helping to identify and drive future growth."

Most recently Ames was the head of ...