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AEO People's Award

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Rachel Swann - Ryebrook Advisory

Rachel Swann

Consultant, Ryebrook Advisory

Rachel has over 20 years’ experience in the events industry, most recently as COO of dmg events’ global Energy Division, where she helped grow a major international portfolio of events.

In 2026, Rachel founded Ryebrook Advisory, advising events and information businesses on finance, operations, commercial growth and transformation.

Rachel is a Past Chair of the AEO, a Board Member of Women in Exhibitions UK and a founding Board Member of Potentia. She is passionate about developing talent across the events industry and is an active mentor.

Testimonials

  • I think for us to actually champion the amazing people that work in this industry is to be hugely applauded and to be able to recognise the incredible talent that lives and breathes in our world is very important
    Lisa Tyson
    Deputy Managing Director, Aztec Event Services
  • It's the people that make the industry, without the hard work and determination from all of them we wouldn't have what we have today.
    Kane Thomas
    Commercial Director, Full Circle Events and Exhibitions
  • Everyone is doing such a good job in the industry that even being nominated was such a proud moment for me
    Daniel Burton
    Winner of Newcomer of the Year 2026
  • I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am and I wouldn’t be here without my team. I love being with my team and the events industry so this is a true recognition of all my hard work
    Karen Abarian
    Winner of Senior Marketing Manager of the Year 2026

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