HelmsBriscoe’s International Division Announcesd New European Regional Vice President

HelmsBriscoe’s International Division Announcesd New European Regional Vice President Sylvie Marquès and Hartwig Pohlmann have been appointed the first HelmsBriscoe Regional Vice Presidents outside of North America.
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Sylvie Marquès, based in Paris, France will be responsible for Southern Europe, which includes Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Turkey. Sylvie joined HelmsBriscoe in 2001 and has been in the meeting and hospitality industry for over 20 years. She holds a BTS in hotel management from the Hotel School in Toulouse, France. Her hospitality experience was gained with Accor and Concorde Hotels. Hartwig Pohlmann, based in Düsseldorf, Germany will be responsible for Northern Europe which includes Austria, Germany, Holland, Republic of Ireland, Scandinavia, Switzerland and the UK. Hartwig joined HelmsBriscoe in 2005. He holds a diploma in Business Management Administration/Transport & Tourism and started his meetings, events and incentive travel career in 1990. He has worked with Hagen Invent, Maritz and Intercom. “Sylvie and Hartwig are tremendous ambassadors for the HelmsBriscoe brand. They have, by hard work and dedication, earned the trust and respect of both their colleagues and clients. Our dramatic growth within Europe has provided this opportunity to strategically expand our associate base with expert local guidance“ said Ian Quartermaine, HelmsBriscoe’s Managing Director – International. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s most successful year in its 16 year history, booking $620 million in room revenue in 2007, which represents total meeting spend in excess of $1 billion. For the first quarter of 2008, the momentum has continued, with a growth of 25% in revenues, firmly cementing the company’s position as the industry leader in meeting procurement.
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