Event Director

• 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.
• Lead and manage a team of Event Managers and coordinate cross-functional support
• Design and implement event strategies that reflect the organisation’s objectives and global positioning, ensuring each event meets its goals.
• Oversee the engagement and management of sponsors, stakeholders, and partner organisations, ensuring alignment of interests and delivery of obligations.
• Supervise the identification, negotiation, and contracting of venues and external suppliers, ensuring optimal value, reliability, and service delivery.
• Provide executive-level oversight on speaker management, VIP agendas, and delegate experience.
• Maintain full budget ownership across all events and ensure cost control without compromising quality or impact.
• Oversee all branding, messaging, and marketing efforts related to global events, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s identity and standards.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across all areas of event planning and execution, including logistics, delegate satisfaction, sponsor ROI, and team performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for C-level executives and key stakeholders throughout the event planning process.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring continuous growth, accountability, and high performance.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in international event management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, high-level conferences and private events across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prior experience working with HNWIs, government institutions, diplomatic entities, or international organisations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience building and motivating diverse, high-performing teams.
• Excellent project management, budget oversight, and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise confidently at senior levels.
• Full professional fluency in English; other languages are an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently. Candidates must have visa-free access to Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
• Impeccable attention to detail, discretion, and personal presentation.

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.

At Civis Mundi, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects all individuals. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and encourage candidates who bring a unique perspective to apply. We believe that our differences make us stronger and that diversity is essential to our success. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels included, heard, and valued, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic.
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