RWS Global, a world leader in live experiences across entertainment and sports, announced that Founder, Chairman & CEO Ryan Stana will transition to Executive Chairman. Current Chief Operating Officer Jake McCoy has been appointed Interim CEO. The transition was announced by Stana with the support of Bluestone Equity Partners, RWS Global’s minority investor, as well as the company’s Board of Directors.

RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney, and Riyadh, with dedicated studios in New York and the UK. The company delivers entertainment and sports experiences for global brands, cruise lines, sports properties, and venue owners, with blue-chip clients such as Apple, Carnival, The Coca-Cola Company, FIFA, Merlin Entertainments, NFL, Warner Bros., and many more. With end-to-end capabilities spanning ideation to execution, RWS Global produces over one million live moments daily and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide.

This transition marks a pivotal milestone in RWS Global’s growth. After five years of exponential expansion, the company is well positioned to enter its next stage of evolution. This leadership structure will enable Stana to focus on long‑term strategy, vision and new growth frontiers while McCoy focuses on driving operational excellence and day‑to‑day execution.

Stana, who has led RWS Global since its founding 23 years ago, has scaled the company into a premier provider of live entertainment, expanding its global footprint, diversifying its offerings, and attracting top talent from around the world. As Executive Chairman, he will continue to support the leadership team and partner closely with McCoy to ensure continuity and sustained momentum.

“Jake has been instrumental in our growth and is the right leader for RWS Global today,” said Stana. “I have had the privilege of guiding the business through significant growth and M&A with a clear focus on building for the future. The priority now is ensuring the right leadership is in place to sustain that momentum. Jake’s operational expertise, global perspective, and ability to deliver world-class experiences make him well suited to lead the company into its next chapter and drive continued success for our team and partners.”