Anke Wallace Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Key Achievements:• During a time of strategic change, lead, directed and mentored an established team of six event professionals responsible for the output of 30+ high-quality, market leading international events with clear decision making to deliver seamless high profile B2B events• Initiated and drove event marketing best practice across the marketing teams of Business Intelligences’ five verticals (pharma, maritime & law, TMT, agribusiness, finance) to develop an events strategy in line with each brand that met the aims and objectives of the overall business plan Responsibilities:• Provide clear strategic thought leadership to five direct reports as well as key stakeholders; provide direction and best practice advice to ensure event objectives are delivered• Taking operational responsibility of bringing each brand to life, delivering ROI and solving marketing challenges set for eleven awards, three conferences, six business briefings, one incentive travel, a range of networking receptions and webinars• Drive team synergy and a positive can-do team spirit, ensure team feels supported and fully aware of the business needs in order to deliver on event objectives and KPIs• Actively lead and manage conflicting priorities between marketing, sales, editorial and events; demonstrating respect for a diversity of opinions and styles, not afraid of accountability and responsibility • Creating and managing event budgets, providing forecasts, reporting and financial analytics to the leadership team on P&L• Understand, apply and ensure team adherence to complex internal and external processes and controls of legal/licensing, Heath & Safety and insurance requirements for each event

London, United Kingdom

Sectors: Re-insurance, Shipping, Banking, Freighting, Healthcare, LawEvent locations: UK & Europe, Middle East, Asia, Bermuda• Manage the end-to-end strategic development and execution of an extensive international events programme including award shows, conferences with exhibitions and networking functions for up to 1,000 guests. • Recommend and negotiate conceptual ideas in line with corporate strategy, marketing and brand requirements. • Financial management, reporting, forecasting, analysis and profitability breakdown of six-figure budgets per event.• Lead negotiator for the division to uphold the Informa brand, ensuring favourable contract terms with venues and suppliers, meeting high standards and improving profit margins.• Effective key account management of sponsors throughout the event cycle, building strong relationships and fulfilling contract terms above sponsors’ satisfaction.• Internal and external key stakeholder relationship management with editors, MDs and CEOs, VIPs, celebrities, speakers, external suppliers and production agencies.• Coaching and mentoring junior team members and setting a benchmark for peers for events best practice

• Overall co-ordination and organisation of approximately 16 medical conferences, social events, workshops, seminars and road shows in the UK and Ireland ranging up to 400 delegates• Source and negotiate with venues and catering companies in addition to supporting technology and coordinate development of required materials to execute a quality event• Work closely with the internal and external planning committees to define goals• Budget preparation and effectively manage event costs• Researching the target audience thoroughly to establish correct tone and style of adverts and to ensure they capture potential delegates• Copywriting and proof reading publicity material and programmes

• Arranging tailored travel (including short breaks), accommodation and tours for clients throughout the UK and Ireland• Supervising a team of four• Training and mentoring of team members and managers• Preparation of period sales reports

Hnc, Business With Conference & Events Management

Hnd, Tourism And Travel Services Management

A Levels, German Literature, Art, Mathematics, Geography