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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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.

• 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