December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024, New York – Bloomberg Media announced that Leigh Gilmore has joined the company as Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences, reporting directly to Karen Saltser, CEO of Bloomberg Media. Gilmore will oversee all business operations for Bloomberg Live Experiences including for Bloomberg New Economy and Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg. The business encompasses Bloomberg Media’s global line-up of signature events, summits and flagship forums taking place across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Latin America.
“I’m thrilled to lead one of the world’s most innovative and influential events businesses,” said Leigh Gilmore. “From Bloomberg House at Davos to the New Economy Forum and the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit, Bloomberg’s unique ability to combine unrivaled editorial excellence with a highly engaged global audience sets it apart. I’m excited to collaborate with this talented team to create events that transcend the stage, weaving multi-platform storytelling and delivering transformative experiences that resonate with Bloomberg subscribers, clients, and high-caliber audiences long after the final session.”
Gilmore was previously General Manager, Live Journalism & Events at Dow Jones, where she oversaw the growth of its domestic and international events including Journal House, CEO Council, WSJ Tech Live and The Future of Everything Festival. Prior to this role, Gilmore led global operations and corporate strategy for C5 Group Inc. and was a Managing Director of the American Conference Institute (ACI) where she expanded the business into new international markets.
“I’m delighted to have Leigh on-board to build on the success of Bloomberg’s impressive suite of live events. Her knowledge in running global conference businesses together with her experience in finding and growing new revenue opportunities will help take Bloomberg Live Experiences to a new level,” said Karen Saltser, CEO of Bloomberg Media.
Powered by Bloomberg’s 2,900+ editorial professionals around the globe, Bloomberg Live Experiences produces both intimate and large-scale gatherings that help drive headlines, foster an exchange of ideas and shape our future. With events taking place in major locations around the world, Bloomberg Live Experiences is a global platform for in-depth discussions on issues of critical importance to the world’s most influential leaders in business and finance. Most recently, it hosted more than 500 influential business and government leaders in Sao Paulo at Bloomberg New Economy at B20.
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Bloomberg Live Experiences held in 2024
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