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30 UNDER THIRTY 
Lindsay-Jane Ackers
Scottish Event Campus, Public Relations Executive
“Lindsay joined the Scottish Event Campus just over a year ago to manage the
B2B coverage across both conferences and exhibitions. She has jumped in with
two feet and now boasts strong relationships with key stakeholders, including
media and venue partners, which has resulted the high level of coverage.”
In five years’ time: I see myself heading up the public relations or
communications department either here at the SEC, or another aspect of the
hospitality/events industry. I would like to have a prominent role within an
industry body, such as the AEV/AEO.
Paige Aitken
Forum Events, Delegate Portfolio Manager
“Paige started as a delegate executive back in 2011 which
is the lowest position at Forum Events and soon worked up to a
senior team leader, overseeing a team of 15 people alongside the
delegate manager.”
In five years’ time: I would like to see myself in a higher position
within management, having more responsibility and authority with
regards to changes in the business and future prospects.
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Rohema Ali
Dmg events UK, Operations Manager
“Having worked at Reed Exhibitions for five years on a diverse range of
global events, including StarWars Celebration, Offshore Europe and the Luxury
Travel Show, Ro came to dmg::events 18 months ago bringing with her a wealth
of knowledge and experience that she has continued to build upon.”
In five years’ time: I will be leading my own team, not as an operations
manager but as a successful event director; instilling in my team the passion,
enthusiasm and drive for events that I have.
Courtney Baldwin
Easyfairs, Event Manager - CCR Expo
“I recruited Courtney four years ago, as a sales exec after she spent two
years running Meet the Buyer events with the sales pitch of ‘do you meet the
right people anymore at exhibitions’. She really impressed me and I knew
she was a perfect fit for the event industry.”
In five years’ time: CCR Expo was acquired to geo-clone, so my next step
is to launch a series of successful CCR Expo events Hopefully after launching
a series of CCR Events I’ll be promoted to the event director of the series.
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