FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Welcomes Brandon Byrne as Chief Financial Officer
Santa Clara, CA – Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is excited to announce the appointment of Brandon Byrne as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. Byrne brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, along with a distinguished career in media, technology, and gaming industries.
Prior to joining VMAPA, Byrne served as CFO for Team Liquid, one of the most successful esports organizations in the world, and held executive roles at Curse, a PC technology and media company acquired by Twitch.tv. Additionally, he was the CEO of his own SaaS startup and remains an active contributor to TechCrunch and an advisor to UC Santa Cruz’s board for games and playable media. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brandon to Vanguard,” said Russ Gavin, CEO of VMAPA. “His extensive experience in finance, technology, and media, along with his deep passion for innovation, will be instrumental in guiding our organization’s financial strategy and long-term sustainability. I am confident that his leadership will help propel VMAPA into an exciting new era.”
Byrne’s addition to the executive team marks a significant step forward for VMAPA as it continues to expand its impact in the performing arts and youth education.