UKEVENTS has confirmed its new executive committee as it aims to focus on strengthening engagement
with policymakers and capitalising on new relationships forged at the recent
Houses of Parliament exhibition.
The newly
appointed committee will lead UKEVENTS’ efforts to drive recognition of the UK
events industry’s £61.6 billion contribution to the economy and aim to ensure its role
is firmly embedded in government policy discussions. With a renewed emphasis on
advocacy and strategy, the committee aims to build on recent momentum and push
for meaningful action that supports growth across the sector.
The agreed
roles for the new executive committee are:
- Chair:
Glenn Bowdin
- Immediate past-chair:
Chris Skeith OBE
- Vice-chair – treasurer: Tom
Clements
- Vice-chair – membership secretary: Susan Tanner
- Vice-chair – policy/strategy lead: Andrew Harrison
- Vice-chair – lead advocacy and government relations: David Tremmil
- Advocacy and government relations co-lead: Michael Hirst OBE
- Communications lead:
Martin Fullard
Glenn
Bowdin, chair of UKEVENTS, said: “The UK events industry plays a critical
role in driving economic growth, supporting a vast supply chain, and creating
opportunities across multiple sectors. However, what became evident from our
recent engagement with MPs is that many are still unaware of just how
significant our industry is.
“This new executive committee is well-positioned to change that. We are committed to
deepening our relationships with government, ensuring events are recognised as
a key economic enabler, and fostering an environment where policymakers
proactively engage with our industry to achieve their objectives. Our next
steps will focus on sustained advocacy and strategic engagement, ensuring that
the momentum we’ve built translates into tangible policy progress.”
