Chris Parnham CDir

Chris Parnham MBA CDir is the Chief Strategy Officer at veSpace, bringing over 25 years of innovation and leadership in the events industry. Previously, Chris held key roles, including Managing Director at Zibrant, where they achieved the company’s highest turnover, and at Absolute Corporate Events, where Chris drove 400% growth. Chris has been recognized among the top leaders in the C&IT Power 50 and received the Director of the Year award from the Institute of Directors. In addition to corporate roles, Chris served as Chairman of the HBAA and as President of SITE Great Britain until early 2023, and currently chairs Meeting Needs. With an MBA in Communication Strategy and as a Chartered Director, Chris remains dedicated to excellence in the events sector.