Patrick Moore Appointed CEO at Opry Entertainment Group

Patrick Moore has been named as CEO of Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties. His new role includes oversight of OEG’s growth plan, day-to-day operations and business development activities at the company, which has a portfolio that includes the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium and other venues and properties.

Moore replaces former OEG CEO Scott Bailey, who exited the role last year.

Moore most recently served as executive vp of North America Retail for Carter’s, Inc., leading the brand’s nearly $2.5 billion direct-to-consumer retail business through a commercial and digital transformation. Prior to his work at Carter’s, Moore spent four years at YP Holdings, serving as its chief strategy officer. He also spent 12 years at strategic consulting firm KcKinsey & Company as a partner in its digital and consumer practice, consulting with organizations in multiple industries, including Ryman’s predecessor company, Gaylord Entertainment. Moore is a former Ryman board of directors member, serving from 2015 until yesterday (June 25).

Mark Fioravanti, president and CEO of Ryman Hospitality Properties, said in a press release, “Patrick is a capable leader who has a deep understanding of our core values, our unique position in the industry and the tremendous opportunity we have to grow OEG. With this knowledge and his executive skillset, he is ideally suited to lead OEG at this exciting time.”

Colin Reed, executive chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, added, “Patrick has demonstrated through his service on our Board that he has great respect for and understanding of our brands and that he embraces the tremendous responsibility we have to protect and preserve these assets for future generations. I have confidence that he will keep our stewardship commitment top of mind as he works with the team to grow the business.”

Fioravanti also said, “Patrick’s addition to the OEG team is the next step in our long-term strategic plan to grow OEG. Patrick will spend much of his time working with our partners at NBCUniversal and Atairos to implement the long-term strategy for reaching new audiences and connecting country music lovers worldwide to our one-of-a-kind assets.”