Michael Cassel Group has announced the appointment of Jan Gura as head of strategic partnerships and investor relations.
In the newly created role, Gura will lead the end-to-end strategy for cultivating, securing and managing investor relationships across MCG’s global portfolio. Gura will serve as the primary liaison for investor engagement, with the intention of strengthening the company’s commitment to strategic growth and long-term partnerships.
Gura has built an impressive career spanning not-for-profit organizations, theatrical productions and screen projects. Since 2012, she has served as advisor for leadership giving at the Public Theater, where she founded the Musical Theater Council and secured major funding for productions including “Hamilton,” “Fun Home,” “Here Lies Love,” “Girl From the North Country,” “Suffs” and “Hell’s Kitchen.”
“Jan is an absolute dynamo. Her passion, her deep understanding of both the creative and commercial sides of our industry and her ability to connect vision with opportunity make her an extraordinary addition to our team,” said Michael Cassel, CEO of Michael Cassel Group, in a statement. “I’m excited to work alongside Jan, Jane Abramson [head of creative development] and our leadership team as we continue to expand, innovate and bring world-class productions to audiences around the world.”
“I am thrilled to be joining this incredible team at such an exciting time, and to build new long-term partnerships that will support the company’s ambitious vision for growth,” added Gura. “Michael Cassel and his team have a reputation for producing globally successful theatrical events with artistic integrity and commercial success.”
