Zoë Bonser

Portfolio Director Retail at Clarion Events

Zoë Bonser has extensive work experience in the events industry. Zoë has held various roles in different companies throughout their career.

Their most recent role was as a Portfolio Director at Clarion Events, where they managed the retail sector. Prior to that, they served as a Show Director, overseeing the management of the Baby Show & Toddler to Baby portfolio, which are leading pregnancy and parenting events in the UK.

Zoë also worked as an Event Director at ITE Group plc, where they were responsible for organizing and executing events. At Ascential, Zoë held the positions of Event Director and Senior Head of Sales. In these roles, they worked closely with sales teams to meet revenue targets and ensure customer growth.

Before that, they served as the International Head of Sales at i2i Events Group, where they headed the sales team for international shows dedicated to the coil winding, insulation, and electrical engineering industries.

Zoë also worked as a Senior Sales Manager at Clarion Events, managing defense and security shows. Zoë was involved in organizing Counter Terror Expo, the leading event for security professionals.

Additionally, they held positions at WorldSkills UK - The Skills Show, Haymarket Media, Euromoney Institutional Investor, NCC Group, and CIO Connect, where they gained experience in sponsorship management, event coordination, and client relationship management.

Throughout their career, Zoë has demonstrated expertise in various aspects of event management, sales, and portfolio development.

Zoë Bonser attended Newcastle University from 1998 to 2001, where they pursued a degree in Environmental Science. During their time at the university, they focused on the fields of Environment, Science, Economics, and Politics.

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Timeline

  • Portfolio Director Retail

    January, 2021 - present

  • Show Director

    March, 2019

  • Senior Sales Manager

    October, 2012