Eventcom, the Meetings, Events and Communications division of Grass Roots has appointment Simon Maier to the role of Events Director.
He will work closely with Graham Frazer, Deputy Chairman of Grass Roots EventCom, to lead several major events projects.
Nick Bender, Head of Global Events, Grass Roots says: “Simon has been involved with some amazing organisations and projects and the combination of his and Graham Frazer’s expertise, experience and contacts creates a very powerful team."
"We have some really exciting projects in development and I feel very fortunate that Simon has joined us and am looking forward to working with him over the years to come.”
For the past two years Simon has run his own events and communications consultancy, directing events and advising organisations around the world. Previous roles include Marketing Director at Jack Morton Worldwide, Chief Executive of Crown Communications and Managing Director of ICM UK.
Simon comments: ”I see my role at Grass Roots as a rainmaker – a catalyst for a number of significant projects both within the agency and for clients. I will also be involved with business development to ensure we are maximising our potential with all clients in all sectors.”
Simon has recently had a book published, with co-author Jeremy Kourdi, entitled “The 100 – insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches ever delivered’ which is currently being serialised in The Times.
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