{"id":8587,"date":"2025-10-01T10:41:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-event-concept.pantheonsite.io\/?post_type=insights&#038;p=8587"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:59:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:59:01","slug":"ec-welcomes-new-senior-leaders","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/us\/insights\/ec-welcomes-new-senior-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"EC welcomes new senior leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">As EC continues to expand on a global scale, our incredible team grows with it.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re thrilled to announce the arrival of three exceptional leaders who bring a wealth of experience and energy to our next stage of growth: Steve Wilson joins as Chief Operating Officer, Marcel Clarke as Director of Growth, and Helen Curry as Account Director. Each brings unique expertise that will be instrumental in shaping EC\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steve Wilson \u2013 Chief Operating Officer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steve Wilson is a dynamic and energetic Chief Operating Officer with over 30 years of experience leading business transformation, global expansion, and operational excellence across public and private organisations in the UK, EMEA, and beyond. <br><br>Renowned for delivering exceptional revenue growth, Steve has held senior executive roles at Proventeq, HSO, Syniti, Attest, Hitachi Vantara, Salesforce, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steve\u2019s expertise spans strategic change management, operational efficiency, and customer success. He has a proven track record of driving double-digit revenue and profitability growth, implementing enterprise-wide process improvements, and leading large, diverse teams through periods of significant change. Steve is passionate about building engaged, high-performing workforces and delivering outstanding customer outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout his career, Steve has managed businesses ranging from $10 million to $1.8 billion in annual revenue, consistently achieving ambitious growth targets and operational improvements. Beyond his corporate achievements, he actively supports community causes through volunteer work with organisations such as the Samaritans and England Golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/live-event-concept.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.png\" alt=\"Steve Wilson Chief Operating Officer at Event Concept\" class=\"wp-image-8601 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/1080;width:374px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6-768x768.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marcel Clarke \u2013 <\/strong>Director of Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marcel has over a decade of proven success in translating nuanced global client ambitions into enduring trusted partnerships and revenue growth, across FMCG, Technology, Automotive, Luxury, Financial Services and Entertainment verticals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marcel joined EC in September 2025, after having led strategic client acquisition efforts for industry leading agencies like Jack Morton Worldwide, Fold7, and Propeller Group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a distinguished track record of delivering sophisticated B2B sales strategies and executive-level stakeholder engagement, Marcel has consistently identified untapped market opportunities, converting them into multimillion-pound partnerships with some of the world&#8217;s most sought after global brands, including Amazon Prime Video, Nike, IKEA, Dyson, Spotify, AB InBev, Diageo, Analog Devices and Warner Bros. Discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His exceptional performance earned him a coveted position on the prestigious BD100 list, acknowledging him as one of the UK\u2019s most influential business development leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a passion for harnessing the transformative power of live events, Marcel brings unwavering commitment to embedding growth orientated culture while delivering sustained year-on-year revenue expansion and superior client value, praised throughout his career for his exceptional ability to foster inclusive cultures, developing high-calibre commercial teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/live-event-concept.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.png\" alt=\"Marcel Clarke Director of Growth at EC\" class=\"wp-image-8599 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/1080;width:374px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5-768x768.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helen Curry \u2013  <\/strong>Account Director<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helen is a highly experienced event leader, known for forging strategic commercial partnerships, creating impactful brand strategies, and driving repeat business through trust and delivery.<br><br>She has led the production of high-profile and complex B2B, B2E, and B2C events for prestigious clients across media, music, film, fashion, TV, telecoms, and retail sectors.<br><br>With an expert understanding of the full event lifecycle \u2014 encompassing operations, production, venues, and supplier management \u2014 Helen has built a reputation in identifying, securing, and renewing key client accounts.<br><br>Her career spans roles at Ministry of Sound, MOBO Awards and Bauer Media, before founding her own events business, which she ran for eight years. Winning and delivering for clients such as YouTube, DCM, Acast, CityFibre, Music Walk of Fame, Grazia, Empire, Q, and Kerrang and built renowned talent management reputation hosting A-list global stars at major music and film awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/live-event-concept.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.png\" alt=\"Helen Curry Account Director at Event Concept\" class=\"wp-image-8603 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/1080;width:374px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.eventconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7-768x768.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now a team of over 160 talented individuals, we\u2019re thrilled to welcome Steve, Marcel, and Helen to the EC family. Their leadership and vision will play a vital role in our continued evolution, and we can\u2019t wait to see what we\u2019ll achieve together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As EC continues to expand on a global scale, our incredible team grows with it&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7812,"template":"","insights":[5],"class_list":["post-8587","insights","type-insights","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","insights-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Event Concept<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Event Concept\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@eventconcept\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"@id\":null,\"url\":\"\",\"name\":\"\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eventconcept.com\\\/us\\\/#website\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eventconcept.com\\\/us\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.eventconcept.com\\\/us\\\/\",\"name\":\"Event Concept\",\"description\":\"Creative Event Agency &amp; 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