Events Director

Infopro Digital is seeking an experienced Event Director to lead the strategic, commercial, and operational delivery of a large-scale B2B event portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of event performance, including revenue growth, profitability, audience quality, and overall brand impact based out of our Sydney offices.

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 20 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 79 nationalities.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in launching and scaling commercial B2B conferences or exhibitions and will be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, international environment with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and execute the long‑term strategy and positioning of assigned events
  • Identify growth opportunities across content, sponsorship, exhibition, partnerships, and audience development
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and wider industry dynamics
• Commercial & Financial Performance
  • Full ownership of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Develop and deliver revenue strategies across sponsorship, exhibition, partnerships, and delegate sales
  • Work closely with internal sales teams to maximise yield and long‑term client relationships
• Content, Marketing & Audience Growth
  • Provide senior oversight of event content, programming, and speaker strategy
  • Oversee integrated marketing and audience acquisition plans in collaboration with internal teams
  • Ensure a high‑quality end‑to‑end experience for delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors
• Event Delivery & Operations
  • Lead all aspects of event planning and on‑site delivery
  • Manage venues, suppliers, production partners, and operational timelines
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, health and safety standards, and risk management processes
• Team Leadership & Governance
  • Lead and develop cross‑functional teams across sales, marketing, and operations
  • Act as a senior ambassador for the business at industry events and partner meetings
  • Deliver post‑event analysis and recommendations to support continuous improvement

Requirements

• Required Skills (Core)
  • Proven experience leading commercial B2B events, conferences, or exhibitions
  • Strong commercial acumen with P&L ownership
  • Experience managing senior‑level stakeholders and partners
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• Desirable Skills (Secondary)
  • Experience launching new events or entering new markets
  • Experience working within a global or matrixed organisation
  • Background in sponsorship- or partnership‑led event models

Benefits

• 20 days paid annual leave (accruable)
• Eight weeks accrued long service leave available after 10 years of continuous service - in addition to annual leave
• Approximately 10 paid public holidays
• 10 days annual Sick or Carers days (accruable)
• Global company offering endless options for growth and Professional development
• Competitive Remuneration
• Hybrid Working Model