MWF Announces Appointment of Darrell Landry as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced today that Darrell Landry has joined the organization and will serve as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel effective March 31, 2025.
In this role, Landry will manage the Legal Department, including human resources, insurance and risk management, and contract management for MWF. He will also serve on the executive management team of MWF, overseeing all legal and business affairs, policy and compliance matters.
“We are thrilled to welcome Darrell to the MWF team,” said Sarah Pancheri, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival. “His extensive legal expertise, paired with his valuable human resources knowledge, will be instrumental in strengthening our organization and elevating our mission.”
Landry joins MWF with over two decades of experience. Most recently, he served as Global General Counsel for Cielo Talent, a global talent acquisition and management platform, and established and grew the firm’s North American legal functions along with management of equity governance. Earlier in his career, Landry spent six years with KHS USA as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, in addition to positions with The Brady Corporation, The Medical College of Wisconsin, and General Electric Healthcare.
“I am excited to join the team at MWF and contribute to an organization that hosts numerous events including Summerfest, concerts, and ethnic and cultural festivals in Milwaukee, creating a lasting impact on our community,” said Darrell Landry, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “I look forward to contributing my skills and experience, while working closely together with the leadership team and the MWF Board of Directors, to advance the mission and vision for MWF.”
Landry received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Tulane University Law School and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Houston and Bachelor of Science/Management Degree from Tulane University.
Landry is admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin and has held community leadership positions with the Marquette University School of Business as a lecturer, in addition to serving on the State Bar of Wisconsin-Health Care Section Board of Directors, and as a member of the General Counsel Steering Committee for the University of Wisconsin E-Business Consortium.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
PANTERA Announces US Summer Amphitheater Tour; Tickets On Sale This Friday!
Feb 24th, 2025 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.August 6 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater
