Eddie Hoare recent experience:

An experienced Company Director with over 25 years working knowledge of the Live Events Market. Managed a number of businesses with from 5 to 25 staff and for 10 years chaired a small group of 4 companies. Experienced non-executive Chairman.

2006 – 2008: TUTANKHAMUN HOSPITALITY LTD – O2 London – Part-time Project Director

• Working with a small team we designed the hospitality product for what will be the UK’s largest attended exhibition Tutankhamun and the Treasures of the Pharaohs.
• Coordinated the design and planning of the key event space the Pharaohs Palace in the then uncompleted O2.
• Contracted key suppliers including accountants, caterers, set builders, lighting and AV technicians.
• Recruited the delivery team and managed the design and build budget.

2003 – 2005: ARENA EVENTS LIMITED – Birmingham – Full time Executive Chairman

• Oversaw the amalgamation of Elegant Days Ltd and Sellers Hospitality.
• Coordinated the closure of 5 offices around Britain, launched the combined business under a new brand Arena Events in a new location and established the business as a major player in the Corporate Hospitality and Event Management market place.
• Took executive responsibility for major tailor-made projects for Arena Events and the Arena Group including GE Day 2003 and 2005, Tarmac Royal Opening, The Royal Show, Bain Gleneagles, Bain Sardinia, Brose 25 and Blackberry 7110 launch.
• Chaired a 5 man board consisting of Managing Director, Finance Director, Sales and Marketing Director and Group CEO.

2002 – 2006: CORPORATE EVENTS ASSOCIATION (CEA) – Part-time Commercial Director

• Responsible for trade association accounts, profit/loss and events including the Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony.
• Initiated the initial merger talks between CEA and Incentive Travel and Meetings Association (ITMA) which recently concluded in the creation of EVENTIA.

1995 – 1998: CORPORATE HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

• Chairman of the Trade Body for the Corporate Events Industry

1996 – Present: MOTIVATION & MARKETING RESOURCES – Non-Executive Chairman

• As a founding Director of this innovative and successful Team Building and Incentive Business steered its strategic development.
• Won the Orange Dealer and Distributors Incentive Programme for 4 consecutive years.
• Latterly directed its 3 man board.

2008 – Present: Single Marque Events Ltd – Commercial Director

1983 – Present: GRANT LEISURE GROUP

Providing specialist consultancy on Corporate Hospitality and Event Management opportunities to major venues: Historic Royal Palaces ~ Dover Castle ~ Chatham Historic Dockyard ~ London Eye ~ Royal Armouries ~ Granada Studios Tour ~ Tetleys Brewery ~ The Victoria and Albert Museum ~ Olympic Spirit ~ Blue Water Park ~ Kempton Park ~ The National Stud ~ Welbeck Abbey ~ Badminton House ~Blarney Castle

2008 – Present: King Tut Special Events Inc – Project Director