Safraj Ismail has been appointed as chief executive officer of UK based conference, events and exhibition venue The QEII Centre. Having commenced her role on the 27 October, Ismail joins The QEII Centre from the Gambling Commission.
As an accomplished senior leader, her most recent role was as programme director overseeing the National Lottery Competition. Ismail also has extensive experience leading internal and digital communications teams, with a consumer focus.
She joins the Westminster-based venue as it announces one of its strongest years on record, with an economic impact of over £170 million and several confirmed multi-year bookings up to 2029.
Ismail said: “I am delighted to be joining the QEII Centre at a time of investment and growth. I look forward to exploring new opportunities, strengthening what already works well, and ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional value and outstanding service to our clients and stakeholders that the QEII is renowned for.”
Andy Hobart, chair and senior sponsor of the QEII Conference Centre Trading Fund said: “We are delighted to welcome Saf to The QEII Centre. Saf is people oriented, able to skilfully nurture collaboration across different departments and brings proven experience of major project delivery and customer focused services.”
