Lois W.

Senior Account Manager @ AVANTGARDE Group

United Arab Emirates

About

With 20+ years of experience in global business development and partnerships, I specialize in architecting the deals that define the Experience Economy. At AVANTGARDE, I bridge the gap between complex brand challenges and world-class experiential solutions. I have a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar accounts and engineering strategic impactful events that deliver measurable ROI. My expertise lies in selling the "Experience First" philosophy—transforming traditional marketing budgets into high-impact brand ecosystems that create lifelong fans.

Experience

  • Senior Account Manager at AVANTGARDE Group
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    AVANTGARDE delivers world-class, design-led experiential events for leading global brands. As a Senior Account Manager in the Business Development team, I leverage 20+ years of experience to build trusted client relationships, drive growth, and translate creative ambition into high-impact live experiences.

  • Business Development Manager at LMNTS at Elements me events
    Jun 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Business Development Manager Elements ME Events Management LLC – Dubai, UAE | 2010 – Present Elements ME Events Management LLC is a leading bespoke event management company in Dubai, founded in 2010 and trusted by some of the region’s biggest brands. We deliver corporate events, exhibition stand builds, awards ceremonies, community outreach programs, product launches, and team-building activations — creating tailored experiences that leave lasting impact.

  • Senior Partnership Manager at LINKVIVA
    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Event Consultant at Verventia
    Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 · 10 mos

  • Consultant at Whissle Gourmet
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 · 4 mos