Elstead-based event management company, BOND Events, has announced the appointment of Alice Russell as chief executive officer (pictured right) and Luciana Coates as chief operating officer, (pictured left).
At 38 and 36, Alice and Luciana join a very small group of female leaders, with less than 10% of senior leadership roles in the UK held by women under 40, and only 5% in the corporate events sector.
Previously serving as executive vice-president, Russell has been driving BOND’s strategic vision over the last seven years while Luciana Coates, who joined BOND in 2018, was head of operations at Gartner and IDM.
Russell said: “Our team is stronger than ever, and I’m looking forward to seeing how we can continue to elevate our experiences for our clients.”
Coates added: “I’m delighted to carry this legacy forward while developing and expanding our talented global team—now across four continents—to drive innovation in both our business and product offerings.”
The leadership change also sees Rob Norton, who previously held the position of CEO, moving to the role of chief financial officer.
Oliver Needs, the founder of BOND Events will now serve as chairman.
