Leading Executives in Nightclubs, Dance Clubs
Jason Strauss
Co-CEO, Tao Group Hospitality
Co-founded TAO, Marquee and, as Co-CEO since 2021, helped acquire Hakkasan Group, creating a global powerhouse of 80+ restaurants, nightclubs, lounges and daylife venues across four continents.
Noah Tepperberg
Co-CEO, Tao Group Hospitality
Legend of NYC/Las Vegas nightlife and, as Co-CEO, a key architect of Tao Group’s expansion and the Hakkasan merger, which consolidated brands such as OMNIA, Hakkasan, Marquee and JEWEL under one banner.
Andrew Li
Chief Executive Officer, Zouk Group
Oversees the iconic Singapore-born Zouk brand’s global growth, including Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World Las Vegas, steering lifestyle dining and nightlife strategy worldwide.
David Grutman
Founder & CEO, Groot Hospitality (LIV, Story, LIV Las Vegas)
Miami’s nightlife impresario behind LIV and Story who expanded to the Strip (LIV Las Vegas) and co-created high-profile dining-nightlife hybrids like Casadonna with Tao Group.
Ryan Jones
Vice President, Wynn Nightlife, Wynn Nightlife (XS, Encore Beach Club)
Veteran operator and marketer who rose through Encore Beach Club and now leads Wynn Nightlife as VP, credited with marquee residencies and expanding the brand’s presence (e.g., Miami Music Week partnerships).
Victor Drai
Founder & Owner, Drai’s Group (Drai’s Nightclub, Drai’s After Hours)
Pioneering Vegas nightlife figure credited with helping popularize U.S. bottle service and launching landmark venues (Tryst, XS, Drai’s) that shaped the Strip’s modern club era.
Dustin Drai
President, Drai’s Nightclub
Now at the helm of the Drai’s brand, leading its next phase and strategy while evolving the concept from ‘concert nightclub’ mega-venue to more connection-focused experiences.
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Pasquale Rotella
Founder & CEO, Insomniac (Exchange LA, Academy LA, Club Glow/Echostage)
Founder/CEO of Insomniac, the company behind EDC and major U.S. club operations like Exchange LA and Academy LA; a central figure in modern dance music culture and club programming.
John Terzian
Co-Founder & Co-President, The h.wood Group (Delilah, Bootsy Bellows, Poppy)
Co-founded and co-leads L.A.’s celebrity-driven nightlife portfolio that blends supper-club polish with high-touch door and VIP culture across venues like Delilah and Bootsy Bellows.
Brian Toll
Co-Founder & Co-President, The h.wood Group (Delilah, Bootsy Bellows, Poppy)
Operations and strategy lead behind The h.wood Group’s rapid growth and event/pop-up footprint from Los Angeles to Aspen and beyond, keeping concepts culturally relevant and exclusive.
Ed Kane
Co-Founder & Principal, Big Night (The Grand, Big Night Live, Mémoire, Shrine)
Boston-based nightlife veteran who co-founded Big Night and built a top New England portfolio including The Grand and Big Night Live in partnership with Live Nation.
Randy Greenstein
Co-Owner & Principal, Big Night (The Grand, Big Night Live, Memoire, Shrine)
Marketing and entertainment architect of Big Night’s 15+ venues, known for talent programming and premium VIP experiences across New England and at casino partners.
Aloki Batra
Chief Executive Officer, The Pacha Group (Pacha Ibiza, Destino Five Ibiza, Pacha Hotel)
Appointed CEO after FIVE Holdings acquired Pacha (Oct 2023), driving upgrades, sustainability initiatives and a premium positioning for the Ibiza icon’s venues and brand.
Yann Pissenem
Founder & CEO, The Night League / Ushuaïa Entertainment (Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, [UNVRS])
Creative force behind Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza—repeatedly ranked the world’s top clubs—and the forthcoming ‘hyperclub’ [UNVRS], setting global standards for production-heavy dance experiences.
Lohan Presencer
Chairman, Ministry of Sound (London)
Longtime executive who led MoS post–record label sale, now Chairman overseeing the club, members’ workspace ‘The Ministry,’ and brand extensions from a seminal London institution.
Charles Khabouth
Founder & CEO, INK Entertainment (Rebel, Cabana Pool Bar, Toybox)
Toronto’s ‘King of Clubs’ who built INK into a leading North American nightlife/dining group operating mega-venues like Rebel and VELD Festival, with expansion in Miami and beyond.
David Sinopoli
Co-Owner (Club Space); Co-Founder, III Points / Link Miami Rebels, Club Space / Link Miami Rebels
Co-owner of Club Space and co-founder of III Points, part of the ‘Space Invaders’ team that revitalized Miami’s marathon party culture and expanded concepts like Factory Town.
Pete Kalamoutsos
President & CEO; Owner (Echostage/Soundcheck), Club Glow (Echostage, Soundcheck)
D.C. nightlife mainstay who grew Club Glow into an East Coast powerhouse; Insomniac partner while continuing to helm Echostage (a frequent No.1 in DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs).
John Lyons
Owner & Founder, AVALON Hollywood & Bardot
Owner/founder of historic AVALON, a cornerstone of L.A. club culture and a frequent partner venue for major electronic brands, known for high-spec sound and production.
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