Laura Willson

Laura Willson is a seasoned events professional with over 12 years of experience in asset management and investment banking. Currently serving as the Head of Events and Operations at ThoughtLeaders4, Laura oversees a team managing live and virtual events across EMEA and LatAm, while also handling regional budget management and strategy. Prior roles include Senior Event Manager at Janus Henderson Investors and Corporate Event Planner at Credit Suisse, where Laura demonstrated expertise in managing high-stakes events and stakeholder relationships. Laura's career began as an Events Assistant at Macmillan Cancer Support, where notable achievements included securing substantial fundraising efforts and awards. They hold a 1st Class BA (Hons) in International Events Management from the University of Brighton.