CALGARY, Alta., Nov. 12, 2025 — Showpass has appointed Linda Chan as head of marketing and Jonathon McCurley to lead partnerships development. The appointments come as Showpass enters its next phase of growth, focused on developing a full-stack operating system of tools for event organizers and selling to 100 million tickets annually.
Chan joins Showpass with more than 15 years of experience leading brand, growth and community engagement strategies at some of Canada’s most successful technology scaleups. At Benevity, she helped build demand generation, and elevated a user conference into a premier industry event featuring global brands such as Microsoft, Atlassian, Okta and Levi’s, and launched the Goodies Awards, an industry-recognized honour celebrating leadership in corporate purpose—all of which contributed to the company’s rise to a valuation of more than US $1 billion.
"Live events give us the chance to feel connected and a part of something," said Chan. "Behind each of those moments is an organizer working with intention, creativity and care. I’m looking forward to elevating their stories, recognizing their impact and helping build a space where organizers can come together to share, learn and celebrate the experiences they create."
McCurley has more than two decades of experience developing partnerships across the U.S. live events sector. His work spans renaissance festivals, rodeos, arenas, cultural gatherings and large-scale seasonal events. At Showpass, he will focus on expanding partnerships and supporting organizers as they scale their events and reach new audiences.
"I joined Showpass because the leadership team understands event organizers and what they are working to create," said McCurley. "Their commitment to building thoughtful, innovative technology aligns with where the industry is going. I’m excited to help bring that vision to life with organizers across the U.S."
Together, their expertise will help unify how Showpass reaches, supports and celebrates event organizers across every stage of the live event journey.
Showpass CEO Lucas McCarthy said Chan and McCurley bring complementary strengths that align with the company’s vision for growth and innovation.
“Linda’s leadership and brand expertise come at an exciting time for Showpass as we scale and deepen our commitment to empowering event organizers,” said McCarthy. “Her experience will strengthen how we tell our story and bring our mission to life by reigniting the joy of live experiences. Jonathon’s relationships and deep understanding of the live events space make him a trusted voice for organizers. He’ll play an important role in expanding partnerships and staying connected to the people who make live experiences possible.”
The appointments reflect Showpass’s continued investment in building a more connected, accessible, and sustainable future for live events.
About Showpass
Showpass is a customer-centric ticketing and discovery platform for events, activities and experiences. One of the fastest-growing ticketing companies in North America, Showpass provides organizers with tools that help create and deliver memorable live events. For more information, visit showpass.com/sell.
The company has been recognized in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 and The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies, highlighting its impact on the evolving live events landscape.
