Peres K.
About Peres K.
Peres K. is an Events Manager International at The New York Times, specializing in organizing events focused on climate solutions. With a background in business development and account management at various organizations, including the Financial Times, Peres has extensive experience in event planning and execution.
Current Role at The New York Times
Peres K. serves as the Events Manager International at The New York Times, a position held since 2022. In this role, Peres is responsible for leading the organization of events that emphasize climate solutions and feature prominent environmental leaders. Peres collaborates with the events marketing team to enhance event visibility and achieve sell-out attendance. Additionally, Peres oversees the financial management of events, ensuring they adhere to budgetary constraints.
Previous Experience at Financial Times
Prior to joining The New York Times, Peres K. accumulated extensive experience at the Financial Times. From 2014 to 2017, Peres worked as a Special Reports Account Manager. Following this role, Peres transitioned to Senior Business Development Executive for FT Live, Luxury & B2C from 2017 to 2019, and later served as Commercial Manager for Women, Diversity, and B2C Events from 2019 to 2022. These positions involved managing various aspects of event planning and execution.
Education and Expertise
Peres K. has a strong educational background in business and media. Peres studied Media and Sociology at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, earning a 2:1 degree from 2007 to 2010. Subsequently, Peres pursued a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management at Aston University from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, Peres completed studies in Digital Business at The Academy of Digital Business Leaders in 2016 and participated in Squared Online from 2019 to 2020.
Role at Yelp and Other Positions
Before joining the Financial Times, Peres K. worked at Yelp as an Account Manager for a brief period in 2013. Peres also held the position of Sales and Business Development Executive at The European Business Review from 2011 to 2013. In addition, Peres worked as a Recruitment Account Manager at the Financial Times for four months in 2014. These roles contributed to Peres's extensive experience in account management and business development.
Event Management Skills
Peres K. possesses a comprehensive skill set in event management. Responsibilities include overseeing set design in collaboration with creative directors and external production companies, ensuring alignment with The New York Times brand. Peres manages audio-visual elements of events, coordinating with external production teams to uphold high standards. Additionally, Peres conducts post-event marketing analysis and integrates feedback into future planning to improve event effectiveness.