We partner with organizations in the music, sports, live entertainment, film, television, publishing, gaming, technology, retail, hospitality, talent, content and non-profit sectors providing a clear strategy in delivering human capital results. Here are a few of the teams we are proud to work alongside in the past 25 years.
Notable Accomplishments
Partnered with the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL on a comprehensive company realignment initiative, optimizing key performance indicators and aligning organizational strategy with marketing objectives.
Provided strategic talent acquisition support for Deluxe Media, hiring senior C-Suite executives to drive AI and R&D innovation and advancement for this global film production company who has many clients including, The Sphere.
Led the strategic reorganization of SGPS Rigging, a $400 million live-event production rigging company based in Las Vegas for a competitive acquisition and global expansion in the space.
Directed a comprehensive global reorganization for Axs.com, a leading ticketing platform valued at $300 million, building a global products group and hiring many C-Suite employees. Axs.com is part of AEG global live entertainment brand valued at nearly $12 billion.
Guided The Venue Group in its $50 million start up live entertainment company, scaling a global business and venue operations, hiring key management staff.
Managed strategic integration of MRC, a film and television production company, during its $3 billion post merger acquisition of iconic industry brands including: The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, MRC Data (later sold to Nielsen Data) and Dick Clark Productions.
Served as interim head of people for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, restructuring the organization and talent management functions, and hiring the COO and Head of Advancement for the $500 million Academy Museum buildout. Notably, launched the Academy’s first industry-wide talent development program “Gold Rising” to identify and elevate emerging film talent from underrepresented communities. The program, Gold Rising is now in its tenth year.
Provided strategic guidance to the founder and CEO of technology innovator Oculus VR during its $2 billion acquisition by Meta on organizational integration, redesign and relocation of key employees to Meta’s Menlo Park campus.
Served as head of human resources for a $60 million technology restructuring of Sonifi Solutions, formerly LodgeNet, and worked with private equity investor Colony Capital to establish the company’s business and operational foundation in Los Angeles and South Dakota.
Served as Head of HR reporting to the CEO, for the $300 million launch of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), working closely with joint-venture partner Discovery Networks start-up in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
Managed the post-merger acquisition of Ticketmaster, now valued at $40 billion, with more than 17,000 full-time and 37,000 seasonal employees. From 2005 – 2009 served as CHRO for Live Nation pre-IPO in their split from Clear Channel and managed a $400 million acquisition of House of Blues.
Recommendations
Richard Welch — Chairman of the Board, SONIFI Solutions, Inc.
I had the opportunity to work closely with Lisa Kaye during a critical period of transformation at SONIFI Solutions, and I highly recommend her to any organization seeking strategic, business-focused HR leadership.
Following LodgeNet’s emergence from bankruptcy in 2013, we rebranded the company as SONIFI Solutions and undertook a comprehensive restructuring of its strategy, organization, and operating model. Lisa played an instrumental role in guiding us through this significant transformation. Working closely with our leadership team and private equity owner, Colony Capital, she helped establish the organizational structure, talent strategy, and HR infrastructure necessary to support the company’s new strategic direction.
What distinguishes Lisa is her ability to approach human resources from a broader business perspective. She combines strategic thinking with practical execution, understands the complexities of organizational transformation, and knows how to align people, processes, and organizational priorities with business objectives.
Lisa was a trusted partner during a particularly challenging and important period in SONIFI’s evolution. I have great respect for her judgment, professionalism, and ability to deliver results. I would enthusiastically recommend her services to any organization seeking to navigate change, improve operational performance, and create long-term shareholder value.
Richard Welch
Chairman of the Board
SONIFI Solutions, Inc.
Christina Norman — Former CEO, Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Entertainment Executive
Lisa’s vast experience in the entertainment industry helping companies with start ups and mergers was invaluable to me when I was CEO of OWN. She was an instrumental partner during our launch, navigating between all the business partners, identifying great candidates and leading the reorganization and integration work. I highly recommend Lisa for handling complex matters involving people and organizational culture.
Jon Sichel — Head of Global Distribution and Business Affairs, Hallmark Media and Crayola Studios
I have had the privilege of working with Lisa as a human resource partner and leader for over 20 years. Lisa’s work in every aspect of people management is exceptional. I have worked alongside Lisa in the media world, both as an internal colleague, and as a guiding consultant in many capacities. Lisa has it all: She is adept at organizational design, personnel relations, compliance, employment legal issues, executive leadership coaching, and employee development. I have worked with executives in human resources in many organizations, both large and small, and I have never worked with a better people leader and employment advisor. I have grown as a leader with the help of Lisa’s guidance, and she has taught me how to manage the range of human resource matters that affect any organization. I cannot recommend Lisa enough for any company, team, or individual looking to solve any human resource problem or opportunity they face.”
Kathy Mandato — Chief People Officer, XPRIZE
March 10, 2026 · Kathy reported to Lisa directly
“Lisa Kaye has been a boss, mentor, and friend for more than 20 years. She is an incredible HR professional with deep experience in the field of entertainment which also makes her one of the most effective and well-connected people in media HR. I was fortunate to have reported to Lisa when she was the SVP, Human Resources for E! and Style when I had only been in HR for a few years. I could not have asked for a better mentor and teacher.”
Scott Powell — Investor, Formerly Ticketmaster EVP
October 11, 2026 I’ve known Lisa for nearly twenty years and have yet to meet another executive with superior leadership and HR skills. She is a confident business professional who is not afraid to take on tough challenges. Through her ownership of this organization, she has worked with and created strong business relations with some of the most respected business leaders in the world. Lisa understands all aspects of business from cost management to strategic organization and vision.
Arnold Peter — Founding Partner, Peter Law Group
October 16, 2026
Lisa is a true rock star in HR. She and I have worked on various projects and she is my go-to person whenever I need to utilize or refer a true expert in all aspects of HR.
Lisa Camboni — Human Resources Consultant, MRC
October 12, 2026
Lisa has the unique ability to partner easily with senior leaders of an organization and to understand and identify broad based business issues quickly and easily. I greatly admire her “whatever it takes” attitude to drive for results meeting goals and deadlines, and her perseverance and fortitude to overcome and resolve obstacles under extremely adverse conditions.