London, England, United Kingdom
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Budgeting and Event Management. Currently Chief Commercial Officer at ExCeL London, the international exhibition and conference centre and the host venue for a variety of events from award winning exhibitions and conferences to international association meetings, product launches, banquets, award ceremonies, sporting events and great days out. Owned by ADNEC ( Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company ) ExCeL London is part of a 100 acre campus, including 3 onsite DLR stations, easy access to the Jubilee Line and London City Airport, parking for 4,000 cars, 2,000 onsite hotel rooms and on-site bars and restaurants. The venue is also located next to the Elizabeth Line Custom House Station which opens in late 2018 connecting the venue direct to the West End in 15 minutes and Heathrow airport in 43 minutes.
Specialties: ExCeL London, the international exhibition and conference centre, is the host venue for a variety of events from award winning exhibitions and conferences to international association meetings, product launches, banquets, award ceremonies, sporting events and great days out. Owned by ADNEC ( Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company ) ExCeL London is part of a 100 acre campus, including 3 onsite DLR stations, easy access to the Jubilee Line and London City Airport, parking for 4,000 cars, 2,000 onsite hotel rooms and on-site bars and restaurants. The venue is also located next to the Elizabeth Line Custom House Station which opens in late 2018 connecting the venue direct to the West End in 15 minutes and Heathrow airport in 43 minutes.
My last position at UBM was Group Director of the Brand, Design & Protection Portfolio where I was responsible for a number of market leading events including IFSEC, Firex, Facilities Show, Safety & Health Expo and Black Hat (all run at ExCeL London) as well as Decorex, KBB, Sleep + Eat and Brand Licensing Europe.
Responsible for marketing within the publising division of the Chartered Institute of Marketing