Nigel Cooper now will lead a new, global strategic development initiative in BCD Meetings & Events.
Headquartered in Chicago with locations in more than 50 countries, BCD Meetings & Events offers customers solutions ranging from event design and execution to full strategic meetings management programs.
CHICAGO, IL – BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) announced Geert Jan Jongeneel, currently Chief Financial Officer, has become Managing Director, EMEA replacing Nigel Cooper who now will lead a new, global strategic development initiative within the business. Geert Jan will continue to serve as BCD M&E’s global CFO in addition to the new role and responsibilities.
“We have enjoyed significant success over the last three years through well-planned acquisitions and organic growth,” said Scott Graf. “As we continue to plan for future growth, we are leveraging the innovative, entrepreneurial skillset of our leaders to launch a third multi-national, global revenue stream for BCD M&E focused on growing key accounts. With Nigel spearheading this new business development arm, Geert Jan is perfectly suited to build upon the success and growth we have seen in EMEA.”
“Geert Jan has been a part of the BCD business for the past 20 years, the last four in BCD M&E, and I have nothing but admiration for him,” said Nigel Cooper, BCD M&E’s SVP Global Strategic Development. “He’s enormously well-respected by our people, has been a champion of our vision and values so from our perspective it is very much business as usual.”
Additionally, Bruce Morgan, currently leading the LATAM region, has also assumed the leadership role for our Meetings Management business in the U.S. and globally. Over the last two years, Bruce has led significant advancement in LATAM, using his 20 years of diverse experience in sales and marketing management as well as global event management and performance to create growth and opportunity in the region. With his expertise, he will focus on driving new sales and expanding current business within our Meetings Management customers.
“As we continue to grow our Latin America and global Meetings Management business, we are creating more opportunities for customers through an expanded offering,” said Graf. “BCD M&E is only strengthening its position as an industry leader, and we are getting the right people in place for our future. Bruce’s knowledge and managerial experience will no doubt enhance our teams and continue to deliver unbeatable service for customers.”
With these leadership changes and others throughout the organization, BCD Meetings & Events is preparing for continued global growth. By ensuring the right internal structure is in place and lead by a team focused on the future of the M&E industry, we will not only ensure success for BCD M&E, but most importantly, our customers.
BCD Meetings & Events, a trusted, award-winning global meetings & events agency, helps companies design and execute meetings and events through strategic solutions, innovation and the power of imagination. BCD Meetings & Events employs more than 1,400 employees that believe in the power of human connection. Headquartered in Chicago with locations in more than 50 countries, BCD Meetings & Events offers customers solutions ranging from event design and execution to full strategic meetings management programs. BCD Meetings & Events is an independently managed operating company of BCD Group and a sister organization of BCD Travel.
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