Pinnacle Live Appoints Natalie De Fazio as Chief Executive Officer as Part of Strategic Succession Plan
Experience Pinnacle Live, a leading provider of premium event technology and production services, today announced the promotion of Natalie De Fazio from President to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This transition is part of the company's succession strategy as current CEO Eddy Eisenberg steps down to assume the role of Executive Chair of the Pinnacle Live Board of Directors.
Eddy Eisenberg, a 40-year event industry veteran, founded and helped grow major AV companies like Presentation Services and AVT, later unifying AVT and Encore at Freeman. As one of Pinnacle Live's founding leaders, he's proud of its rapid rise and confident in its future under De Fazio.
"In just four short years, Pinnacle Live has grown from a bold vision into a disruptive force in the event experience industry," said Eisenberg. "Natalie has been instrumental in shaping our people-first culture, expanding our capabilities, and delivering exceptional value to our clients. She is a dynamic, strategic leader, and I am incredibly proud to see her take the helm as CEO."
Natalie De Fazio has served as Executive Vice President and President of Pinnacle Live and brings a wealth of experience in operations, client engagement, and organizational leadership. De Fazio is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in management and strategy consulting across diverse industries. Prior roles include Vice President of Corporate Strategy at The Freeman Company and Executive Committee member at Encore Event Technologies. She also led her own consulting firm, NMD Strategy, and held leadership positions at KPMG, Stax, Inc., Aon Hewitt, and Accretive Health.
"Over the past four years, it has been an honor to be part of Pinnacle Live as it has evolved into the company it is today," said De Fazio. "It has been a privilege to work alongside Eddy Eisenberg, whose vision and integrity have shaped Pinnacle Live into the company it is today. He has taught me an incredible amount about this business and what it means to lead with purpose and passion. We have an extraordinary team and a powerful brand promise to elevate live events, and I'm honored to carry that mission forward. I look forward to building on our momentum and driving continued growth and innovation in the years ahead."
As Executive Chair, Eisenberg will continue to support the company's strategic direction and long-term vision, working closely with De Fazio and the rest of the leadership team.
About Experience Pinnacle Live
Established in 2021 by a team of industry veterans, Experience Pinnacle Live creates and executes meetings and live events for the hospitality industry, event organizers and corporate productions. We elevate in-person, virtual and hybrid event expectations for people, hotels and event professionals who demand better. Our size and structure enable us to work efficiently, pivot quickly, and customize solutions to ensure the best possible live experience, every time. We work with a wide range of hospitality leaders and event specialists to co-create each experience, and we take partnership seriously. Mutual trust, respect, and confidence are the foundations on which our relationships are built. We're by your side, in it with you, from beginning to end. Visit www.pinnaclelive.com
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