Georgina Taylor
About Georgina Taylor
Georgina Taylor is a Senior Event Manager with extensive experience in event management and sponsorship acquisition. She has successfully led teams in producing large-scale exhibitions and has a strong track record of securing multi-national sponsorships.
Current Role at The Economist
Georgina Taylor has served as a Senior Event Manager at The Economist since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of various events, ensuring they align with the publication's standards and objectives. Her position involves managing a team and coordinating logistics for large-scale events, contributing to The Economist's reputation in the industry.
Previous Experience at Profile Productions Ltd
Georgina Taylor worked at Profile Productions Ltd as Events Manager from 2011 to 2017. During her six years in this role, she developed and executed a sponsorship acquisition strategy that exceeded £1 million in sales targets. She also managed a core team of four staff and was involved in the production of large-scale exhibitions, attracting over 3000 attendees.
Freelance and Other Event Management Roles
Before joining The Economist, Georgina Taylor held various positions in event management. She worked as an Event Manager at Brand Brewery for seven months in 2017 and was self-employed as a Freelance Event and Exhibition Manager from 2019 to 2020. These roles allowed her to gain diverse experience in managing events and exhibitions across different sectors.
Educational Background in Event Management
Georgina Taylor earned her Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Event Management from the University of Greenwich, studying from 2006 to 2009. This educational foundation provided her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of event management and laid the groundwork for her subsequent career.
Achievements in Sponsorship and Event Production
Throughout her career, Georgina Taylor has successfully secured multi-national sponsorship partners, including Toshiba, Philips, and Oral B, each contributing over £30,000 per package. She has played a key role in generating new sales leads and marketing opportunities related to digital event technology and event-related advertising.