Group Event Director

Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We organise over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led events in over a dozen specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed live and on-demand B2B events where industries convene and people gather to do business.

We also provide data and digital content, as well as year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads.

Job Description

This role is based in our Boulder, Colorado office

What we’re looking for: The Group Event Director is a senior operational leader responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple events within the Health & Nutrition portfolio. This role ensures alignment with the portfolio’s strategic objectives, drives operational excellence, and fosters collaboration across teams. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Health & Nutrition family, the Group Event Director plays a critical role in delivering financial, operational, and customer success across the portfolio. The role requires a visionary leader with a proven ability to manage complex projects, drive innovation, and achieve excellence across all events.

Role Accountability and Duties:

Portfolio Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple events within the Health & Nutrition portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction across all events.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the portfolio’s three-year plan, driving growth, innovation, and market leadership.
• Ensure all events meet financial, operational, and customer-oriented goals, including profitability, customer retention, and brand eminence.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of portfolio-wide revenue, costs, KPIs, and forecasts to the SVP, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor event teams across the portfolio, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Act as the senior point of escalation for operational challenges, providing guidance and solutions to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Content, Event Operations, Customer Service, Housing, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of events.
• Develop and implement professional development plans for team members, ensuring continuous growth and alignment with organizational goals.

Execution of Strategy

• Contribute to the development and execution of the portfolio’s three-year strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market trends.
• Drive innovation in event design and delivery, leveraging customer insights, competitive analysis, and industry best practices to enhance engagement and value.
• Partner with Marketing to ensure all customer engagement initiatives align with brand positioning and messaging strategy.

Financial Oversight

• Oversee budgets for multiple events, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability while maintaining high-quality delivery standards.
• Monitor financial performance across the portfolio, identifying opportunities for growth and cost optimization.
• Provide regular financial updates to the SVP, including forecasts, actuals, and variance analysis.

Market Leadership and Community Building

• Represent the portfolio at a tactical level, building relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, and stakeholders to drive portfolio growth and success.
• Support opportunities of strategic partnerships and sponsorship, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives.
• Monitor market trends and sentiments, providing insights to inform portfolio strategy, sales, marketing, and event design.

Innovation and Sustainability

• Ensure all events maintain sustainability standards in line with Informa’s Fundamentals benchmark, driving continuous improvement in environmental and social impact.
• Introduce innovative ideas and formats to improve attendee experience, sponsor value, and overall portfolio impact.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in event management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple events or portfolios.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in the Health & Nutrition, wellness, or lifestyle industries, with a