LEADERSHIP TEAM

Meet Olivia, the vibrant and energetic President-Elect of the MPI UK & Ireland Chapter. Known for her passion and relentless work ethic, Olivia is dedicated to engaging authentically with clients, members, and audiences, fostering lasting relationships that drive loyalty and growth success. She is all about the human-to-human connection! Olivia has served on the MPI board for over four years, holding roles that included VP marketing, partnerships, events, and strategy.

As the founder of Lateralus B, she specialises in redefining possibilities by leveraging her expertise in commercial dynamics, marketing, event experiences, and sales strategies. With a focus on breaking the mold, Olivia fosters innovative ecosystems that future-proof businesses. Through new perspectives and lateral thinking, she empowers leadership teams to unlock untapped potential and drive positive growth for business and for their clients.

In her role with MPI UK & Ireland, Olivia enhances community interaction, builds strategic partnerships, and advocates for professional development. She also serves on the MPI European Council for the MPI Foundation, advancing its goals across Europe.

Additionally, as Co-Chairperson of Maree Oranmore FC, Olivia implements strategies that boost club visibility and foster inclusivity. With 25 years of diverse experience working with some of the world's leading brands, she excels at identifying growth opportunities and crafting dynamic strategies for brand development and client engagement.

Director, Keynote Speaker & Sales Enablement Trainer

Ciara is the subject matter expert for MPI in the area of sales growth for hotels, agencies and CVBs.  Ciara has been a member of MPI for a number of years having held volunteer positions as President Elect, Director of Education, and VP of Education.  She is also on the MPI International Small Business Advisory Board.

She is described by Jessie States, Director of the MPI Academy as having revolutionised the sales process for hotels, agencies and CVBs around the world.  She runs her own business, based in Cork, Ireland, showing teams how to be leaders in the sales process in the MICE industry.  She brings her warm Irish welcome to everything she does focusing teams on how to get the EDGE on their competitors and generate sustained revenue results faster.

Ciara is a best-selling author of “Steps to WIN in the Meetings Market”. The Steps to WIN™ Program is a framework and methodology that shows teams how the Buyer Buys.  

She is a mother of twins and lives in a little village in Ireland where the native language of Ireland “Gaeilge” is still spoken.  Community is very important to her both in her work and home life.  That is why MPI is a great fit for Ciara.

Brian is the Founder of Eventcomms Agency, a global event and conference management company based in Dublin, Ireland. Since launching in 2021, Brian has led the agency with a client-first approach, delivering high-impact experiences for global corporate clients. With a strong focus on strategy, planning, and onsite excellence, Brian brings calm, clarity, and creativity to every project.

Brian has served on the board on MPI since 2019 and is excited to bolster his leadership skills as President of the Chapter in 2025.

Director of Global Sales, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

Daniel serves as a Director of Global Sales for Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI).   ALHI is a Global Sales Organization with a team of nearly 80 professionals located among 26 offices across North America and Europe, ALHI’s serves a membership group of hotels that are Independent Hotels & Independent Brands that are an exclusive luxury collection. Daniel has over 20 years of hospitality experience in the U.S. and Europe, working exclusively within the luxury market. Prior to ALHI, Daniel served as the Assistant Director of Sales at Hotel Café Royal for Set Hotels with previous management roles at the Savoy in London, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons and more. Daniel has experience within all market segments however his true passion is the MICE industry.

After being a part of MPI for a few years now, Daniel is absolutely delighted to be serving on the board as Director of Communications for a second year.

Client focused and innovative Senior Specialist with 30+ years in Events/ Exhibitions/Production & Marketing. 

Leading high-level events, standalone conferences (Investigator Meetings), Satellite Symposia incorporating AI, product launches (roadshows), sales incentives and custom build exhibition stands across UK, Europe and Internationally.  Experience in strategic client partnering to develop meeting content and overall event design.  Speaker recruitment, contracting, briefing as well as pre and onsite management.  Ensuring excellence in delivery of key messages and achieving optimal ROI. 

Since re-joining Amex in November 2022, Laura is now Regional Client Manager, responsible for three global pharmaceutical client accounts across 14 countries and continuously developing her strategic understanding of their needs.

Laura was invited to join the board in June 2024 as VP of Marcomms.  She is delighted to progress into 2025 with a great team of experts!

Janet Broomfield is a seasoned sales professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Janet is currently Sales Director at Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), where she leads a dynamic team focused on driving business growth, fostering strong client relationships, and enhancing the visibility of ALHI’s member hotels.

Why I Wanted to Be a Board Member:

1. Network expansion & personal fulfilment- (experience a sense of purpose and personal growth from making a difference in the industry
2. Community Impact-  contribute to initiatives that support the growth and development of MPI
3. New challenges and receive feedback from other board members
4. Access to Resources and insight- Gain access to research, reports and training

Founder, High Tide Experience Management

Ali Molloy is Founder of High Tide Experience Management - a leading provider of employee and customer engagement programs to businesses of all sizes across Ireland, EMEA and North America. High Tide create bespoke activations such as partner conferences, product launches, employee & customer engagement programs, company strategic announcements, award ceremonies and company roadshows. 

Ali is a highly creative and strategically focused Experience Director with over 18 years international experience management. She brings this experience and passion into each project she undertakes with High Tide. 
High Tide are a trusted vendor who provides strategic direction and becomes an extension of your team making each experience a massive success. We thrive on being creative, responsive and experts in our field.

Ali is delighted to join the MPI Board as Director of Event Experiences and is looking forward to working alongside the board to bring many more MPI experiences to life in a meaningful way!

Carlo has worked in the International MICE arena for most of his career having held positions with International brands including Hilton, Edwardian Group London and Accor. Carlo worked in the UK for over 20 years returning to his home country in 2016 and is currently Cluster Sales Director for MHL Hotel Collection with responsibility for the UK MICE Market

• Why did you join MPIUKI?

I joined MPI to add value to my career and to network in a Global MICE community

Marketing Director Cvent Europe

Felicia has over 16 years’ sales and marketing experience in fast-moving technology organisations and is an experienced CIM qualified marketing professional. She has run events both personally and professionally throughout her career and is instrumental in delivering Cvent’s flagship annual European event Cvent CONNECT Europe among other tier 1 events.

Felicia has a background in content and marketing management and is currently responsible for the strategic direction of the Cvent’s marketing team in Europe including expansion planning, brand management, digital experiences, campaign planning and execution, demand generation, lead management and event management. She regularly speaks on topics including marketing, events, technology, self-belief and DE&I at conferences, exhibitions, roundtables, awards and other business events.

She is one of the co-founders of the Diverse Speaker Bureau, is one of the FastForward15 Diversity Ambassadors and sits on the Diversity and Inclusion Council within Cvent. Felicia is passionate about marketers pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance creativity, increase flexibility and reduce waste (of time, money, effort, and materials) whilst personalising experiences for customers, prospects and brand advocates through both digital and offline channels.

Luxury and Business Tourism Officer, Meet in Ireland

Donna entered the business tourism sector immediately after completing college in 2004, when she landed her first position at the Dublin Convention Bureau. Since then, her passion for this industry has remained unwavering. Even after 19 years, she still finds as much enjoyment working in this sector as she did when she first started in October 2004.

Throughout her career she has witnessed various changes and encountered numerous challenges within the industry. However, one constant that has remained is the incredible individuals she has the opportunity to interact with and the dynamic nature of this fast-paced sector. Each day brings new and unique experiences, and the opportunities it has presented her, both in the past and present, makes it the most exciting and gratifying field to be a part of.

She has been fortunate enough to participate in international trade shows, engage in sales missions, attended the Irish pavilion at Expo2020 in Dubai.

She has relished the opportunity to present Irish hospitality worldwide while promoting Ireland as a world class business destination on a global scale. This truly is the job of her dreams!

National Director of Sales UK&I - Specialist Sales Support Office, Hilton

With over 15+ years of hospitality experience and having worked in Sweden, South Africa, China and the UK Stijn brings a wealth of knowledge with him.
In his current role as National Director of Sales UK&I – Specialist Sales Support Office with Hilton, Stijn oversees the overall performance of some key Domestic Accounts, International markets, Business Development and industry relations servicing all the owned & managed hotels in the UK&I. Stijn is described as a culture driven, communicative, inclusive leader focussed on empowering, inspiring and mentoring others to learn more, do more and become more. Stijn continues to create a trustworthy, high energy team environment where people can excel and flourish while driving an effective, creative and result oriented team performance attitude. Equally where fun, relaxation and free time are scheduled and prioritized for everyone to thrive.

Stijn has been actively engage in the industry for many year and is thrilled to be joining the MPI UK&I board as VP, Future Leaders.With over 15+ years of hospitality experience and having worked in Sweden, South Africa, China and the UK Stijn brings a wealth of knowledge with him.
In his current role as National Director of Sales UK&I – Specialist Sales Support Office with Hilton, Stijn oversees the overall performance of some key Domestic Accounts, International markets, Business Development and industry relations servicing all the owned & managed hotels in the UK&I. Stijn is described as a culture driven, communicative, inclusive leader focussed on empowering, inspiring and mentoring others to learn more, do more and become more. Stijn continues to create a trustworthy, high energy team environment where people can excel and flourish while driving an effective, creative and result oriented team performance attitude. Equally where fun, relaxation and free time are scheduled and prioritized for everyone to thrive.

Stijn has been actively engage in the industry for many year and is thrilled to be joining the MPI UK&I board as VP, Future Leaders.