The planner of hundreds of Comic Con events, Stephen Shamus presently guides New York’s A-List Talent as president, a role in which he arranges visits by noted comic book artists, writers, and actors who have appeared in well-known movies and television series. With a focus on making fan requests a reality, Stephen Shamus has arranged appearances by celebrities such as Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Gillian Anderson, and Gabby Douglas.

From 2008 to 2016, Stephen Shamus served as chief marketing officer of Wizard World, Inc., where he arranged multiple live events that ranged in size from 15,000 to 60,000 attendees. During these events, he oversaw the setup of event seating and entertainment, as well as guest traffic flow, and managed administrative scheduling. He engaged directly with the board and CEO in coordinating the attendance of panelists, sponsors, and VIPs.

Mr. Shamus holds a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from the State University of New York at Albany. His experience extends to oversight of admission sales and marketing through offsite and onsite venues.