Emily Louise Wilson
About Emily Louise Wilson
Emily Louise Wilson serves as the Head of Global Events at 1E, bringing over 12 years of experience in event management. Her previous roles include positions at Barclays, Oracle, and Marsh, where she developed expertise in financial planning and project management.
Current Role at 1E
Emily Louise Wilson serves as the Head of Global Events at 1E, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the planning and execution of global events, leveraging her extensive experience in event management. Her responsibilities include strategic planning, financial oversight, and project management, ensuring that events align with the company's objectives and are delivered on time and within budget.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to her current role, Emily held several significant positions in event management. She worked as a Global Senior Events Manager at Oracle from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior Event Manager at Marsh from 2018 to 2020. Her earlier roles include serving as an Assistant Vice President, Event Manager for Barclays and as an EMEA Event Specialist for Epson Europe B.V. These positions have contributed to her proficiency in managing large-scale exhibitions and corporate events.
Education and Qualifications
Emily studied at The Nottingham Trent University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fashion Marketing & Communication from 2003 to 2006. She also attended New College Nottingham, achieving a National Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication from 2001 to 2003. Her foundational education includes GCSEs from The Becket School, Nottingham, where she studied various subjects from 1996 to 2000.
Skills and Expertise
Emily possesses over 12 years of experience in event management, specializing in large-scale exhibitions, corporate hospitality, B2B conferences, and product launches. She is proficient in financial planning and project management, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Her strategic planning and negotiation skills are instrumental in the successful execution of events.
Career Timeline
Emily's career in event management began at Media 10 Limited as an Events Coordinator from 2010 to 2011. She then worked at Realex Payments for three years in a similar role. Other notable positions include Corporate Events Executive at E.ON UK from 2008 to 2009 and Events Assistant at Julien Macdonald in 2010. This diverse experience has shaped her expertise in the field.