DOHA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME & DEFENCE EXHIBITION (DIMDEX) 2012
Headhunted to lead and manage in the overall operations of the 3rd edition of the internationally acclaimed defence B2B show in 2012. Curated the 30,000m2 of exhibition space that saw 15,000 visitors during the 3-day exhibition. Role: Operations Manager • Managed and developed all operational and logistical processes of the 30,000m2 exhibition. • Led all co-ordination and planning with stakeholders, venues and vendors. • Oversaw and ensured the safe and compliant move-in, installation, dismantling and move-out of all exhibition materials, exhibits and personnel. • Responsible for the operations budget which amounts to about 60% of the total exhibition budget. • Managed to keep it at 52% during my tenure