StubHub Hires JPMorgan Chase Veteran to Lead Policy Messaging

Ticketing platform brings on Jack Sterne to navigate regulatory landscape

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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StubHub has created a new 'Head of Policy Communications' position and hired Jack Sterne, a veteran of JPMorgan Chase and political consulting firm SKDK, to lead the company's policy communications strategy across public affairs, legislative advocacy, industry policy issues, and regulatory communications.

Why it matters

The hire comes as StubHub and other ticket marketplaces navigate a fast-evolving policy landscape driven by a massive lobbying apparatus fueled by Live Nation Entertainment and allies in the venue/artist management space, who have been focused on shifting consumer anger over ticket prices and access issues away from the primary ticket market and onto the existence of legal ticket resale marketplaces.

The details

In the new role, Sterne will work within StubHub's communications organization under Global Head of Communications Alix Anfang. Anfang described Sterne as a coalition-builder with a mix of government, campaign, and corporate communications experience suited to an industry facing 'increased regulatory focus.' Prior to joining StubHub, Sterne served as Executive Director of New York Communications at JPMorgan Chase, overseeing external media relations and advising on public-affairs initiatives. He also previously worked at political and public-affairs firm SKDK.

  • StubHub announced the new position and Sterne's hiring on February 26, 2026.

The players

Jack Sterne

A veteran of JPMorgan Chase and political consulting firm SKDK, Sterne has been hired by StubHub to serve as the company's new Head of Policy Communications.

Alix Anfang

The Global Head of Communications at StubHub, Anfang described Sterne as a coalition-builder with a mix of government, campaign, and corporate communications experience suited to the industry's 'increased regulatory focus.'

StubHub

A leading online ticket marketplace that has created a new 'Head of Policy Communications' position to navigate the evolving policy landscape surrounding the ticketing industry.

Live Nation Entertainment

A major player in the live events industry that has been part of a massive lobbying apparatus focused on shifting consumer anger over ticket prices and access issues away from the primary ticket market and onto the existence of legal ticket resale marketplaces.

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What they’re saying

“From watching your favorite team in-person to singing along with tens of thousands of fans, live events bring people together and create memories that last a lifetime. StubHub makes those experiences accessible to millions of fans, and I'm excited to help shape policies that protect and expand that access.”

— Jack Sterne, Head of Policy Communications, StubHub (ticketnews.com)

“This is a company that understands the economic value that live events bring to communities, from jobs to tourism to local business growth. I'm looking forward to working with policymakers, industry partners, and stakeholders to help build a regulatory environment that supports fans and drives economic opportunity.”

— Jack Sterne, Head of Policy Communications, StubHub (ticketnews.com)

The takeaway

StubHub's hire of Jack Sterne as its new Head of Policy Communications signals the company's intent to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding the ticketing industry, which has become a battleground between ticket marketplaces and the powerful Live Nation Entertainment-led lobby seeking to shift blame for high ticket prices and access issues.