Stephen Found
Stephen Found is a major supporter and strategic investor of the Australian arts industry. is the owner of Foundation Theatres Pty Limited (formerly Foundation Entertainment Group Limited). Foundation Theatres is a wholly Australian family owned and operated organisation. Foundation Theatres own and operate two of Sydney’s premiere commercial theatres; the Sydney Lyric and Capitol Theatre, Sydney.
Career
His career spans 30 years in the entertainment and hi-tech service industries, and he is renowned for his innovative approach to both technical and commercial challenges.
Stephen is also the founder of Bytecraft Systems Pty Ltd, now a Tatts Group ASX listed subsidiary company. Bytecraft Systems was founded in 1984 and is Australia’s leading electronic repairer of high security, transactional equipment.
In May 2009, Capitol Theatre Management Pty Limited became a wholly owned subsidiary of Foundation Entertainment Group Limited, oh which Stephen is Managing Director.[1] Sydney Lyric Theatre Pty Limited has been owned and operated by the Foundation Entertainment Group Limited since October 2011.[2]
In February 2017, the Sydney Lyric underwent a $12 million auditorium upgrade[3]. These works completed the upgrade of the whole theatre, encompassing foyers, bars & box office which were completed in 2014. The total expenditure on these upgrades is in excess of $18 million.
Stephen's objective is to continue to develop the theatre business around Australia by strategic acquisition, or by building new theatres, and creating venues that are at the cutting edge of design and operations international. [4]
Education
Qualified from RMIT Melbourne as a service engineer in the 1970s.
References
- ↑ "Who We Are".
- ↑ Hallett, Bryce (28 March 2011). "Stage set for showstoppers as Lyric gets new owner" – via The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Sydney reveals world's first 'breathable' theatre - Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more". dailyreview.com.au.
- ↑ "About".