event director

Henley and Partners

<div>Joining Henley &amp; Partners 
 
As the leading global citizenship and residency advisory firm, we specialize in helping our clients navigate the complex landscape of investment migration and citizenship planning. 
 
Why choose Henley &amp; Partners? Here's what sets us apart:<ul><li>
Global Impact: Join a company that makes a tangible difference in people's lives. Our work enables individuals and families to broaden their horizons, access new opportunities, and secure a brighter future through alternative citizenship and residency options.</li><li>
Cutting-Edge Expertise: Be part of a team of industry pioneers and experts who are at the forefront of the investment migration field. We provide innovative solutions and leverage our extensive network of international partners to deliver exceptional service to our clients.</li><li>
Dynamic and Diverse Culture: Immerse yourself in a truly global environment. With more than 40 offices spanning across continents, we foster a multicultural and inclusive workplace where ideas are valued, collaboration thrives, and personal growth is encouraged.</li><li>
Continuous Learning: We believe in investing in our employees' professional development. At Henley &amp; Partners, you'll have access to ongoing learning opportunities, training programs, and industry conferences that will enhance your skills and expand your knowledge.</li><li>
Impactful Projects: Join us in working on high-profile projects that shape the future of investment migration. From advising governments on citizenship-by-investment programs to assisting high-net-worth individuals in achieving their global mobility goals, your work will have a direct impact on our clients and the industry.</li><li>
Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and benefits that support your well-being, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally.</li></ul> 

...but that's enough about us, let talk about you! 
 
Job Purpose: 
We are looking for a highly experienced Event Director to lead our global events strategy and oversee the execution of high-profile international events. This is a senior leadership role for a professional with a strong background in global event management, proven team leadership, and the ability to deliver exceptional experiences aligned with the organisation&rsquo;s brand and mission 
 
Main Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Own and lead the entire lifecycle of our international events, from concept development to post-event reporting, across key markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.</li><li>
Lead and manage a team of Event Managers and coordinate cross-functional support</li><li>
Design and implement event strategies that reflect the organisation&rsquo;s objectives and global positioning, ensuring each event meets its goals.</li><li>
Oversee the engagement and management of sponsors, stakeholders, and partner organisations, ensuring alignment of interests and delivery of obligations.</li><li>
Supervise the identification, negotiation, and contracting of venues and external suppliers, ensuring optimal value, reliability, and service delivery.</li><li>
Provide executive-level oversight on speaker management, VIP agendas, and delegate experience.</li><li>
Maintain full budget ownership across all events and ensure cost control without compromising quality or impact.</li><li>
Oversee all branding, messaging, and marketing efforts related to global events, ensuring alignment with the organisation&rsquo;s identity and standards.</li><li>
Establish and monitor KPIs across all areas of event planning and execution, including logistics, delegate satisfaction, sponsor ROI, and team performance.</li><li>
Act as the primary point of contact for C-level executives and key stakeholders throughout the event planning process.</li><li>
Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring continuous growth, accountability, and high performance.</li></ul> 

Requirements:<ul><li>
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in international event management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, high-level conferences and private events across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>
Prior experience working with HNWIs, government institutions, diplomatic entities, or international organisations.</li><li>
Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience building and motivating diverse, high-performing teams.</li><li>
Excellent project management, budget oversight, and decision-making abilities under pressure.</li><li>
Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise confidently at senior levels.</li><li>
Full professional fluency in English; other languages are an asset.</li><li>
Ability and willingness to travel frequently. Candidates must have visa-free access to Europe, North America, and Asia.</li><li>
Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset and a strong sense of ownership.</li><li>
Impeccable attention to detail, discretion, and personal presentation.</li></ul> 
Join our team and be part of an organization that values innovation, fosters collaboration, and believes in the potential of its employees. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment that encourages growth and personal development. 
If you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity where your ideas can make a real impact, we invite you to apply today. 
 
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Event Director

DMG Events

Develop and implement a comprehensive long-term event strategy that aligns with management and stakeholder expectations for growth, positioning and profitability.
With department heads, create an event delivery plan, that supports the long-term event strategy.
Provide weekly and monthly management reporting, tracking progress against the event delivery plan and highlighting risk.
Work with government supporters and host partner to ensure event strategy continues to align with their priorities and implementing changes where required.
Engage with and analyse significant developments and trends in the industry, interpreting their likely impact on the event and initiating change when necessary.
Mentor, manage, motivate, and when required recruit, a high-performance cross-functional team to drive event growth.
Ensure KPIs, compensation and resources are aligned with business and stakeholder expectations.
Facilitate clear and consistent communication and information flow between departments and senior management.
Work closely with HR teams to identify training requirements and opportunities for career progression, document succession plans and minimise staff turnover.
Build outstanding relationships with existing and potential government supporters and host partners ensuring an exceptional event experience that exceeds expectations.
Leverage key stakeholder relationships to grow the event revenues, exhibitor base, visitor attendance and speaker seniority.
Recruit and manage a high level Executive Steering Committee, developing strong relationships with members, and enlisting their networks to drive progress against the event delivery plan.
Cultivate and maintain a substantial and senior level personal network within the industry.
Own the overall event revenue target, maximising commercial opportunities, building and managing a substantial pipeline to deliver on exhibition, sponsorship and delegate revenue streams.
Develop a comprehensive sales plan to support the achievement of the long-term event strategy.
Support the commercial team to maintain the high quality of proposals and volume of activity required to achieve revenue targets.
Work with the commercial team to manage key accounts and drive additional revenue through increased exhibition, sponsorship and delegate spend.
Ensure KPIs, compensation and resources are aligned with business and stakeholder expectations.
Manage and grow the international agent network to increase the number of exhibitor pavilions at the event.
Work closely with the marketing team to develop engaging and relevant event collateral, positioning the event at the forefront of the market.
Support the marketing team to produce a topical and compelling message house and that messaging across marketing channels is consistent.
Work with the marketing team to ensure relevant cross sector data is available, identifying gaps and facilitating solution.
Review marketing reports and analysis to ensure successful campaigns are maximised and spend is correctly allocated.
Support the marketing team to deliver EXPROM, VISPROM and DELPROM campaigns, delivering on revenue, attendee and delegate targets.
Work closely with the marketing team to generate media coverage through PR, interviews and articles, and substantial media attendance to the event.
Work closely with the production team to develop engaging and relevant content streams that support the overall vision and growth of the event.
Support the production team with internal and external validation of content to ensure the event is deeply rooted within the industry.
Work with the production team to ensure delivery timelines are met and conference programmes launched in good time prior to the event.
Ensure delegate sales briefings are clear and concise, highlighting key benefits and driving revenue.
Support the production team to deliver an enriching and engaging onsite experience for speakers and delegates.
Work closely with the operations team to develop market leading features, stage sets and signage.
Support the operations team to ensure procurement is efficient and cost competitive while maintaining required standards.
Build strong relationships with venues and suppliers to support the successful execution of the event delivery plan.
Support the exhibition administrator to ensure the event floorplan is functional for participants, compliant with regulations and maximises revenue.
Work closely with the registrations team to deliver a seamless onsite experience for event participants.
Own the event P&amp;L, ensuring budgeted costs are accurately adhered to and cost savings are made wherever possible.
Work with the finance team to ensure event revenues are collected in a timely manner and cancellation risk is minimised.
Work with the commercial finance team to provide accurate and detailed financial reporting, highlighting opportunities and risk where appropriate.
Significant experience working for an international events organiser in a senior leadership role.
A demonstrated track record of launching and growing international events.
A keen understanding of the energy or realted sectors and the ability to build events and features around the key issues.
A proven ability to position exhibitions and conferences that attract significant high-level stakeholder interest.
Knowledge and experience of Profit &amp; Loss responsibility.
Substantial customer facing experience with a demonstrated history of building relationships and developing partnerships at a senior level.
Presentation and public speaking abilities.
Account management and customer care.
Networking and information gathering.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and a familiarity with software such as Salesforce.
Project management.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communication effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders and colleagues.
Internal and external relationship building.
Management reporting.
Problem solving.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Time and priority management skills.
A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude.
Willingness to take the initiative.
Enthusiastic and ambitious with a strong desire to succeed.
A mature and common-sense approach to managing challenges.
Organised with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Deadline and results oriented.
Comfortable working independently and under pressure.

Event Director - Energy Conference and Exhibition

Live Recruitment

Due to continued growth they are now looking for an Event Account Director to join their growing events team to head up one of their flag ship luxury clients within the beauty sector. This is a senior role within the Client Services team, fully dedicated to their global beauty brands. You will lead flagship accounts, manage international stakeholders, and oversee large-scale beauty projects that define how the industry experiences creativity. As an Account Director you will be supporting the Senior Leadership Team and ensuring delivery of projects including managing creative and production delivery. A broad role, responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Client and account management</li> <li>Taking, interpreting and challenging briefs</li> <li>Creating engaging responses</li> <li>Overseeing all elements of delivery and ensuring timescales and schedules are adhered to</li> <li>Leading internal design and technical teams</li> <li>Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers when necessary</li> <li>Stakeholder management</li> <li>Budget management</li> <li>Line management and development of a team</li> </ul>

Event Account Director

Future FM

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TIGER 21

Collaborate with the SVP of Events and the U.S.-based Director of Event Experiences to align global event strategy with TIGER 21 s overall goals and Member priorities.Collaborate and engage with global operations and local Chairs for Member events and Chapter events.Develop and recommend event calendars based on local customs, holidays, and Member interests in each market.Lead end-to-end event production, including venue sourcing, vendor negotiation, onsite management, and post-event evaluation.Ensure every experience meets the highest standards of service and aligns with the TIGER 21 brand and values.Partner with internal teams (Marketing, Field Operations, Sponsorship, and Finance) to ensure cohesive execution and efficient use of resources.Support sponsor deliverables and foster relationships with high-end brand partners globally.Contribute to developing scalable systems and processes to support continued global expansion.

Director, Event Experiences

Be Creative Events

Project Director / Manager &ndash; Large-Scale Events &amp; Experiential ProductionsWe&rsquo;re seeking a visionary Project Director/Manager to lead the creation and delivery of world-class festivals, exhibitions, and live experiences. Bring your 15+ years of expertise in large-scale event management, logistics, and live show production, and turn ambitious concepts into seamless, high-impact realities.Location: QatarContract: 6 months (November &ndash; April), extendableExperience: 15+ years in large-scale events, festivals, or experiential design, locally or internationally (e.g., KSA, Dubai, or anywhere globally)Languages: Bilingual (Arabic &amp; English)What You&rsquo;ll Do:<ul><li>-Lead major projects from creative concept to live execution</li><li>-Manage multi-department teams, budgets, and timelines</li><li>-Ensure flawless delivery through expert planning and risk management</li><li>Collaborate with creative, technical, and government partners to deliver extraordinary results.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>-15+ years in large-scale events, festivals, or experiential design</li><li>-Proven experience in Qatar or international markets</li><li>-Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>-Bilingual fluency (Arabic &amp; English)</li><li>-Join us and help craft unforgettable moments that move audiences and define experiences.</li></ul>Big stages. Bold ideas. Flawless execution.Ready to lead? This is your moment , join us for an unforgettable season.Send your CV &amp; portfolio to cv@becreative.qa with &ldquo;Project Director / Manager Events&rdquo; in the subject line.Job Types: Temporary, Contract Contract length: 6 months

Project Director / Manager – Large-Scale Events

Linkviva

About the Role As Project Director, you will lead large-scale, complex projects spanning pitch, planning, delivery, and legacy phases. You ll drive strategic direction, cultivate client relationships, and ensure flawless execution. Role Purpose You will lead large-scale project teams and manage a portfolio of client accounts across both pitch development and live delivery. You drive strategy, creative alignment, cross-functional coordination, and financial control throughout every project. You are ultimately accountable for quality, budget performance, and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Project Portfolio Leadership Lead high-profile, complex events from planning to post-event closure. Ensure all projects align with strategic goals, client expectations, and agency standards while balancing creative ambition with commercial viability. Client Strategy &amp; Relationship Management Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders. Build deep partnerships, shape project strategies collaboratively, and respond proactively to evolving needs backed by data-driven insights. Commercial Ownership &amp; Profitability Own project P&amp;Ls, develop realistic budgets, and meet revenue and profitability targets. Leverage historical data and forecasting to guide scope, pricing, and margin decisions. Collaborate closely with finance and procurement to maintain discipline. Integrated Delivery &amp; Process Alignment Align all departments under a cohesive project plan using SOPs and tools. Lead coordination meetings, monitor progress, and ensure structured, efficient workflows. Team Management &amp; Coaching Lead and inspire cross-functional teams including Senior PMs and PMs by setting clear expectations, providing structured feedback, and fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and capability-building. Masterplan &amp; Process Ownership Maintain project masterplans with site layouts, schedules, and HSE protocols. Implement agency SOPs consistently across the team and share feedback to refine delivery tools and processes. Data-Driven Decision Making Champion the use of data to enhance planning, forecasting, client communication, and team performance. Use insights from past projects to inform scoping, scheduling, and budgeting. Encourage direct reports to integrate KPIs and analytics into their workflows. About You Experienced Trailblazer 8+ years of leading complex, high-profile projects or event portfolios, ideally within the Middle East region. Strategic Creative Leader Skilled at aligning stakeholder ambitions with operational and financial realities. Motivational Mentor A natural coach who builds empowered, high-performing teams. Operational Maestro Master of multi-stage planning, SOP execution, and cross-functional delivery. Client-Centric &amp; Data-Informed Fluent in stakeholder engagement, and thrives on data-backed decision-making.

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