RWS Global Announces New Board and Advisory Appointments
(eap) The live entertainment company RWS Global has announced several new personnel appointments to its board and advisory board. Ariel Granoff and Janshaaz Khan are joining the board as directors. In addition, Jack Ross has been appointed to the advisory board, and Rema Awad is to serve as legal advisor to the board in the future.
Janshaaz Khan serves as Vice President at Bluestone Equity Partners and focuses on investments in the sports, media, and entertainment sectors. Previously, he worked for nearly ten years at Wellspring Capital Management, where he was responsible for the entire M&A process. Further positions included RBC Capital Market in acquisition and refinancing transactions. He is expected to bring a strong analytical and operational perspective to the RWS Global board.
Ariel Granoff has comprehensive experience in investment banking and strategic consulting in the fields of technology, media, entertainment, and consumer goods. Since 2023, she has been Managing Director at LionTree, focusing on out-of-home entertainment and consumer services. Prior to that, she worked, among others, at J.P. Morgan in investment banking, and was a founding member and director at Atairos – an investment firm supported by Comcast. She also served on the board of Lucky Strike Entertainment. Khan and Granoff will work alongside Ryan Stana, Chairman and CEO of RWS Global, and Walker Brumskine, Partner at Bluestone Equity Partners.
Rema Awad, a partner at the law firm K&L Gates, will, as a member of the advisory board, contribute her experience particularly in the areas of M&A, private equity, and corporate governance. During her career, she has advised a variety of clients – from Fortune 500 companies and private equity investors to emerging companies from various industries. She also worked as a corporate and transactional attorney for The Walt Disney Company.
Investor Jack Ross, who specializes in the sports, media, and entertainment sectors, is moving from the board to the advisory board. Ross brings a background that combines private equity, entrepreneurship, and growth strategies. Together with Awad, he will advise alongside Greg Bowman, the founder of Great Big Events, which was acquired by RWS Global in 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome this accomplished group of thought leaders and industry titans to join our Board of Directors and serve as advisors,” said Ryan Stana, Chairman & CEO of RWS Global. “Together, this group brings deep experience spanning the worlds of sports, entertainment and innovation. Their knowledge and guidance will be incredible assets to further strengthen RWS Global’s position at the forefront of creating unforgettable live experiences that inspire and engage audiences around the world.” ■
