As President of Neste Event Marketing, Gil Cunningham, along with his wife and business partner, run one of the most successful talent buying and event marketing companies in the industry. Gil began his career in the event business as a talent buyer in 1972 before moving into event production in 1988. In 2003, Gil joined Neste Event Marketing to bring his talent buying expertise to an established and well-respected event marketing and sponsorship company. In 2019, Neste Event Marketing joined Live Nation Entertainment.
Today, Neste is considered one of the top talent buying companies in North America. Working on behalf of clients that include some of the most successful festivals, fairs, and casinos, this boutique firm prides itself on always putting the customer first. Gil has been the recipient of three ACM awards and eight IEBA awards. He currently serves on the T.J. Martell Foundation Southern Region Board and is a past President and board member of IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association), a graduate of Leadership Music and prior CMA Board of Directors member.