Louise Obadia

Louise Obadia currently serves as the Group Corporate Development Director at Turnmill, specializing in M&A, Integration, and Growth Strategy. With a strong background in corporate development and strategic management, Louise has taken roles such as Advisory Board Member at Kisaco Research and Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Plural Strategy, where leadership in post-merger integration practices was emphasized. Previous experience includes overseeing customer experience as Director at GlobalData Plc, as well as significant contributions to business development during a long tenure at Informa Connect. Notably, Louise founded Adam Smith Conferences in 1998, establishing it as a leading events brand in Russia and the CIS before selling it in 2004. Louise holds a BA in Economics from the University of Leeds and has extensive experience in managing and integrating businesses across various sectors.