Managing Director - Events

Role Objective

Emerge Egress Consulting is seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Managing Director to lead our events business. The successful candidate will oversee strategic growth, operational efficiency, and overall revenue performance. This is a progressive leadership role where the candidate is expected to advance further upon achieving set performance targets and leadership milestones.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in the events industry, strong commercial acumen, proven leadership capability, and the ability to build and scale a dynamic, creative, and fast-paced organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of both short-term and long-term business strategies. Drive profitability, business growth, and market expansion initiatives.
• Event Innovation: Translate creative ideas into commercially viable event concepts.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee the full event lifecycle, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• System Improvement: Establish and enhance SOPs, internal systems, and operational controls.
• Quality Control: Ensure consistent delivery of projects within set quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and key stakeholders.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition, partnerships, and service offerings.
• Ensure cost efficiency and profitability across all events.
• Work closely with finance teams and auditors.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop internal teams to build a high-performing and innovative organizational culture.
• Oversee recruitment, succession planning, and performance management.
• Act as the key decision-maker in daily operations.

Stakeholder & Brand Management

• Represent the organization to key clients, partners, and sponsors.
• Strengthen brand positioning and enhance market reputation.
• Lead negotiations for high-value contracts and strategic partnerships.

Governance & Transition

• Collaborate with the Board and Founders on governance matters and reporting.
• Support long-term organizational sustainability and governance readiness for growth.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in the events, experiential marketing, hospitality, or creative industry.
• Demonstrated success in scaling operations and managing large, complex events.
• Experience managing budgets, teams, and high-value clients.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute effectively.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform under pressure.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with corporate discipline.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@emergeegressconsulting.com using the position title as the subject of the email.