UKEVENTS has announced the appointment of Tom Clements to its Executive Committee as vice-chair and as chair of the Outdoor Events Working Group.
Clements brings experience to the role, as president of the National Outdoor Event Association and member of the Event Industry Advisory Group, which he joined during its formation at the beginning of the pandemic in 2021.
As chair of the association’s Outdoor Events Working Group, Clements will lead strategic discussions and initiatives aimed at addressing the evolving landscape of outdoor events.
His dual responsibilities highlight UKEVENTS’ commitment to ensuring that the outdoor events sector receives focused attention and dedicated leadership.
Clements said: “This is critical time for the outdoor event sector and the stakes could not be higher. We face not only the biggest opportunities we have had for over a generation, but we are also losing independent festivals, event suppliers and exceptional talent on a monthly basis.”
He added: “We need to work to find solutions to share with Government that will create more stable trading conditions, to attract new talent, and reshape this brilliant industry.”
The Executive Committee 2024 includes:
- Chris Skeith OBE – chair
- Glenn Bowdin – vice-chair, Treasurer
- Susan Tanner – vice-chair, Membership
- Michael Hirst OBE – advocacy & government relations
- Simon Hughes – immediate past chair
- Tom Clements – vice-chair
- David Tremmil – vice-chair
- Martin Fullard – communications
