Ben Goedegebuure

Ben Goedegebuure currently serves as the Chief Global Strategy Officer and Enterprise Vice President, Global & Industry Presence at Maritz, where responsibilities include overseeing global clients in the event and travel sectors. With extensive experience in the events industry, Ben has held significant roles such as Global General Manager for EMEA at Maritz Global Events and various positions at the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), including Board Director and Chairman of the Global Advisory Group. Previous roles include Director of Sales at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, where Ben was responsible for the sales organization, and Chairman of Glasgow Service with Style, contributing to the city's tourism initiative. Other professional experiences encompass leadership positions at Congrex Group and the International Federation for Information and Documentation.