UKEVENTS 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.
It will also lead UKEVENTS’ efforts to drive recognition of the UK events industry’s £61.6 billion contribution to the economy and ensure its role is firmly embedded in government policy discussions.
With a renewed emphasis on advocacy and strategy, the committee aims to build on recent momentum and push for meaningful action that supports growth across the sector.
The agreed roles for the new executive committee are:
- 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 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.”
