Oliver Mc Court
About Oliver Mc Court
Oliver Mc Court serves as the Global Head of Event Marketing at Key Media, bringing extensive experience in event marketing across various sectors, including legal and finance. He has held significant roles at organizations such as Data Protection World Forum and PrivSec, where he developed and implemented marketing strategies for industry-specific brands.
Current Role at Key Media
Oliver Mc Court serves as the Global Head of Event Marketing at Key Media, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the event marketing strategies for various industry-specific brands. His focus includes enhancing the visibility and engagement of events across sectors such as legal, finance, and education.
Previous Experience in Event Marketing
Prior to his current role, Oliver held several key positions in event marketing. He worked as the Head of Marketing & Events at Data Protection World Forum from 2016 to 2020, where he managed marketing initiatives for events focused on data protection. He also served as Portfolio Director at the same organization from 2020 to 2022, further developing his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Oliver Mc Court studied at the University of Wales, Cardiff, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from 2011 to 2013. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to his career in event marketing.
Diverse Industry Experience
Oliver has extensive experience managing marketing for both international and regional events across multiple industries. His previous roles include working as the Global Marketing, Partnership & Development Director at GRC World Forums and as Head of Marketing & Events at PrivSec. He has also contributed to marketing for legal publications such as Lexpert, Canadian Lawyer, and NZ Lawyer.
Freelance and Early Career Roles
Before establishing himself in event marketing, Oliver worked in various roles, including a freelance position in Social Media Management & Content Production at ShareProperty from 2016 to 2017. He also gained experience in retail as a Menswear Team Leader at Urban Outfitters from 2015 to 2016, which contributed to his diverse skill set.