Project Director- NB

The Project Director has end-to-end ownership of the assigned trade fair(s), with accountability for their

strategy, growth, commercial performance, market relevance and successful delivery.

As the business leader for the trade fair, the Project Director translates market opportunities into a clear

business strategy, drives revenue and profitability, strengthens the exhibitor and visitor proposition, and brings

together cross-functional teams and stakeholders towards shared outcomes.

The role requires a strong combination of commercial acumen, market and customer orientation, people

leadership and execution discipline, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic priorities and

hands-on business delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Trade Fair Strategy . Growth

market opportunities.

industry ecosystem.

streams.

P.L . Commercial Leadership

opportunities.

critical closures.· Apply strong commercial judgement to pricing, discounting, space utilization and investment decisions. Customer, Market . Stakeholder Development · Build strong relationships with key exhibitors, customers, industry leaders, associations, government bodies and strategic partners. · Continuously gather market intelligence and customer insights to strengthen the trade fair proposition. · Partner with Marketing to drive the right quality and quantity of visitors and strengthen exhibitor outcomes. · Represent and grow the trade fair's relevance and influence within its industry ecosystem. Project Leadership . Execution · Own the end-to-end trade fair roadmap from planning through on-ground execution and post-show review. · Align Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance and other functions around clear priorities, milestones and business outcomes. · Maintain strong execution discipline by tracking commitments, managing dependencies, resolving bottlenecks and closing critical action loops. · Anticipate commercial and operational risks and take timely action to ensure successful delivery. · Convert post-show insights and learnings into priorities for the next edition. Team Leadership . Performance · Lead and develop a high-performing project team with clear goals, accountability and ownership. · Translate business priorities into aligned individual and team objectives. · Coach performance, build capability and create a high-trust environment that encourages collaboration and initiative. · Foster strong cross-functional collaboration while retaining accountability for overall trade fair outcomes.

Candidate Requirements:

Education . Experience

stakeholder management.

Key Capabilities

performance.

growth levers.

closure.

opportunities.

closure.

stakeholders.