# Live Nation Hires Alicia Zhu as Creator Nation's Coo

> Live Nation-backed Creator Nation appoints ex-Shamrock exec Alicia Zhu as COO to lead M&A and creator business growth.
- Title: Live Nation Hires Alicia Zhu as Creator Nation's Coo
- Summary: Live Nation-backed Creator Nation appoints ex-Shamrock exec Alicia Zhu as COO to lead M&A and creator business growth.
- Keywords: breaking, creator nation, live nation, alicia zhu, shamrock capital, mergers and acquisitions, creator economy, music, Music Business Worldwide
- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/live-nation-backed-creator-nation-hires-former-shamrock-capital-exec-alicia-zhu-as-coo-to-oversee-ma
- Published: 2026-11-12T17:35:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, creator nation, live nation, alicia zhu, shamrock capital, mergers and acquisitions, creator economy, music, business
## Creator Nation Appoints New COO
Creator Nation has appointed Alicia Zhu as its Chief Operating Officer effective Monday November 9, 2026.
## Zhu Joins from Shamrock Capital
Zhu brings seven years of experience at Shamrock Capital focusing on creator economy investments and marketing services.
## Zhu's Background
Before Shamrock, Zhu worked in corporate strategy at The Walt Disney Company focusing on M&A and strategic initiatives.
## Creator Nation's Strategy
Creator Nation will support creators across content, commerce, brand partnerships, and live experiences with Live Nation as capital partner.
## First Acquisitions Expected
Creator Nation plans to buy and grow creator-management firms with first acquisitions expected in the coming months.
## Live Nation's Support
Live Nation acquired stakes in creator-management firms Timeline Management and Select Management Group, both with significant creator followings.
## Key takeaway

Creator Nation, backed by Live Nation, hired Alicia Zhu as COO to oversee M&A and creator-focused business expansion after her seven years at Shamrock Capital.