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AEO People's Award

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Simon Parker - CIBSE

Simon Parker

Managing Director, CIBSE

Simon has been in the events industry for over 30 years starting his career at Montgomery Exhibitions. He has had a number of senior roles at Blenheim, UBM and Informa and most recently was MD of a global portfolio of events, publications and digital products. He has launched events in the UK and overseas as well as integrating many successful acquisitions. He has sat on the AEO Council for 10 years and was recently appointed Chair as well as taking on the role of Guest Editor on Exhibition News.

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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