Bloomberg Media announced that Leigh Gilmore has joined the company as global head of Bloomberg Live Experiences.
She will report to Bloomberg Media CEO Karen Saltser.
Gilmore will oversee all business operations for Bloomberg Live Experiences including for Bloomberg New Economy and Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg.
“I’m thrilled to lead one of the world’s most innovative and influential events businesses,” said Gilmore in a statement. “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.”
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.
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