Changes at Seatbooker reflect continued growth
Co-founder and CEO of Seatbooker Pat Bernstein today announced he will be leaving the company. Launching Seatbooker in 2000, Pat built the company to the enviable position as one of the leading organisations in sports Internet ticketing. But after the initial groundwork, he is now making way for new investors and management, who are better positioned to take the company to a market listing.
Seatbooker, under Pat's leadership, has transformed football ticketing, with a new generation of sales methods, led predominantly by an e-commerce Internet ticketing system. English and Scottish football and rugby clubs now sell more tickets online using Seatbooker systems and outsourced services, than by any other comparable service. The unique ability of Seatbooker systems to provide customers a simple yet highly appealing purchase experience resulted in a number of accolades. These included a commendation by Which, the consumers' magazine, a highly prized innovation award, and to date, the only integrated box office and Internet solution available for sports venues.
Seatbooker is a privately held company which is currently negotiating second round funding. Pat Bernstein said, “In some ways I am sorry to be leaving at such an exciting time. However, I am leaving the company in safe hands and will be pursuing a new challenge which will enable me to mix my hobbies and work. I will remain a significant stakeholder and will therefore be following Seatbooker's progress with keen interest.”