Creator Nation Appoints Alicia Zhu as Chief Operating Officer

Creator Nation has appointed Alicia Zhu as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 9. Zhu joins after seven years at Shamrock Capital and is the company’s first executive hire.

As COO, Zhu will oversee financial operations, strategic initiatives and mergers and acquisitions as Creator Nation builds  its portfolio of creator-focused businesses. Backed by Live Nation as its capital partner and strategic backer, the company will support creators across content, commerce, brand partnerships, and live experiences. 

“Creator Nation is being built for the next generation of creator-led businesses, and Alicia brings exactly the strategic and operational experience we need at this stage. She has a strong track record of partnering with management teams, identifying growth opportunities and helping businesses scale.” said Scott Fisher, Co-Founder and President of Creator Nation. “Her leadership will be central as we build Creator Nation’s platform and expand the ways we support creators.“

At Shamrock Capital, Zhu focused on investments across the creator economy and broader marketing services landscape, partnering with management teams to drive business growth. Prior to joining Shamrock in 2019, Zhu worked in Corporate Strategy at The Walt Disney Company, focusing on M&A and long-term strategic initiatives.

“Creators are building businesses that extend far beyond a single platform or revenue stream. To grow those businesses sustainably, they need capital, operating expertise and the right partnerships,” said Zhu. “Creator Nation will bring those resources together across content, commerce, brand partnerships and live experiences. I’m proud to join the team at such an important moment.”

Zhu graduated cum laude from Harvard University and earned her MBA with honors from Harvard Business School.

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