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Live Nation-backed Creator Nation hires former Shamrock exec Alicia Zhu as Chief Operating Officer to oversee M&A
Creator Nation has appointed Alicia Zhu as its chief operating officer, making her the first executive hire at the Live Nation-backed venture. She will oversee finances, strategy and acquisitions as the company builds businesses and services for creators.
Zhu spent seven years at Shamrock Capital investing in the creator economy and marketing services, after working on corporate strategy and acquisitions at Disney. Launched in October 2026 by Scott and Alexis Fisher, Creator Nation plans to buy and grow creator-management firms, with its first acquisitions expected in the coming months. It will also pursue related businesses and work with brands; Live Nation is its capital partner and strategic backer.
In short
- Alicia Zhu joins Creator Nation as COO.
- She will lead financial operations, strategy and acquisitions.
- The venture expects its first acquisitions in the coming months.