UKEVENTS announces new executive committee
UKEVENTS, the collective advocacy voice for the UK meetings and events sector, has confirmed its new executive committee, following its February full partners meeting. The committee will focus on strengthening engagement with policymakers and capitalising on new relationships forged at the recent Houses of Parliament exhibition in London.
It will also lead UKEVENTS’ efforts to drive recognition of the UK events industry’s £61.6bn contribution to the economy and ensure its role is firmly embedded in government policy discussions. The new committee aims to build on recent momentum and push for meaningful action that supports growth across the sector.
The new executive committee line-up is: 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 (pictured) 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.”
He added: “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.”
