Dale Ballentine is Chief Operating Officer for Global Events at CTS EVENTIM, where he has operational responsibility for the delivery of EVENTIM’s ticketing technology and services for major global events such as the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
With 27 years of experience in ticketing and live events, Dale has contributed to five Olympic and Paralympic Games: London 2012, Rio 2016, Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026 and LA28. His career spans major events, sporting tournaments, global tours and venue management, alongside ticketing, e-commerce and live entertainment.
Dale began his career selling cinema tickets before progressing from the box office to senior leadership. He led EVENTIM UK during a period of growth that saw the company named Music Week’s Best Ticketing Company, and later served as CEO of Motorsport Tickets, where he oversaw acquisitions, integrated operations and delivered commercial growth.
A passionate advocate for technology, Dale enjoys finding creative ways to use data, digital tools and new ideas to solve complex challenges and improve the fan experience. He was named Executive of the Year at the 2026 Ticketing Business Awards.