Richard Pavitt

Richard Pavitt is an experienced professional in the events and partnerships sector, currently serving as Commercial Director at Dubai World Trade Centre since March 2025. Previously, Richard held the position of Lead of Events at Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) from June 2023 to March 2025, and served as Account Director at Avantgarde, where responsibilities included leading the du telecom team for partnerships and events across the UAE. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Partnerships Manager at Expo 2020 Dubai, where Richard successfully managed partnerships with global brands. Richard also served as Event Director at dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, overseeing significant re-launches of international trade shows, and as Exhibition Director at Informa Exhibitions, managing various successful events in the Middle East. Richard's career reflects a strong foundation in event management and strategic partnership development.