The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has appointed Anna Golden as its new chief executive officer, effective January 2025.
With over two decades of experience in the events industry, Golden has a distinguished record in driving growth, leading strategic change, and building impactful relationships.
Golden brings extensive experience from her previous role as commercial director at Olympia London. During her tenure, she grew the revenue exponentially to its highest recorded figure pre-covid and played a pivotal role in Olympia’s £1.3bn redevelopment plan.
As the AEO’s new CEO, Golden will lead the AEO’s mission to support UK event organisers through advocacy, membership growth, and strategic advancement.
Rachel Swann, chief operating officer at dmg events and chair of AEO, commented, “After a thorough selection process, we are excited to welcome Anna as our new CEO. With her extensive industry expertise and excellent reputation, she is the ideal choice. We’re confident she will bring fresh ideas and a strong strategic vision to the AEO, driving continued growth and delivering greater value for our members.”
Golden expressed her enthusiasm for the role: “I’ve known the AEO and its community for many years, so the opportunity to lead this important organisation is very exciting. I look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and collaborating closely with the chair, executive committee, team, and members to drive growth and ensure continued relevance. With a handover period planned for December, I’m eager to hit the ground running in 2025.”
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