PEOPLE MOVES
2
MINUTES
WITH...
Jennifer O’Higgins
Director of business development, Smart Live
MOVERS &
SHAKERS
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How did you get into the event industry?
Completely by chance! I started out on a graduate programme with
Tourism Ireland working on golf and business tourism and progressed
from there.
Favourite thing about events?
The people – it’s a fun and friendly industry to work in and you’re
always out and about meeting new people and making new friends.
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What do you think you can bring to the new role?
Enthusiasm, tenacity, a different perspective. Oh, and some good Irish
slang!
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What have you done in the first month in the job?
Adapted to agency life – it’s quite a change after having been in-house,
but I’m loving it.
What’s on your desk?
Hand sanitiser, a Guinness stress ball, several industry and company
reports, two phones, my Mac, my notebook, some post-it notes, coffee
and satsumas.
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How do you intend to face the challenges in the industry?
Head on.
Biggest frustration?
CRM systems.
Crowning moment?
Swimming with dolphins in Mexico (with clients).
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Best piece of advice?
Don’t panic, take a deep breath.
Dream job?
Chocolate taster!
The last film you watched?
Gangs of New York.
At EN HQ, we take our coffee very seriously - how do you take your
coffee?
An Americano for me, please! EN
January 2019 | exhibitionnews.co.uk
Connections, the global
networking platform, has
announced the appointment of
Gemma Fitchett (2) to PR and
marketing manager. Fitchett
brings a wealth of experience
from her former role at the
award-winning division of
Quintessentially.
Events @ No 6 has chosen
Aidan Kelly (3) to lead the team
as general manager, whilst
Andrew Finch takes on the role
of head chef and Kit Gallagher
as sales & marketing manager.
Visitor attractions company
Continuum Attractions has
appointed Craig Hatto to
the new role of director of
design & creative experience.
Hatto’s national role will drive
design and creativity across all
elements of the business, and
ensure the company is at the
cutting edge of developments.
The ACC Liverpool Group has
appointed Max Steinberg CBE
(4) as its new chair of the board.
he will take over from the
previous chair Ian Ayre, who
left in June 2018.
Funniest work moment?
Too many to say!
Who is the individual you most admire?
My Nana.
Global brand experience agency
Jack Morton has announced the
appointment of Craig Millon (1)
to the role of chief client officer.
In his new role, Millon will lead
account services and business
development, and continue
overseeing technology agency
Genuine.
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Oliver Newton (5) has been
appointed to the role of account
manager – exhibitions at
Farnborough International
Exhibition & Conference
Centre. Newton has more than
14 years of experience in sales,
events and customer service.