HelmsBriscoe Names New Vice President, EMEA

HelmsBriscoe, the global leader in meetings procurement and site selection services, recently announced the appointment of Carole McKellar as Vice President of the HelmsBriscoe EMEA team. In her role, Carole will be responsible for consolidating and overseeing company operations across the EMEA region, as well as providing input into the overall strategic direction of the company.

Carole joined HelmsBriscoe in 2009 and previously worked as Managing Director for their Northern European team. In her newly expanded position, Carole’s responsibilities will include the advancement of the HB brand in the EMEA region, leadership development, and support for HelmsBriscoe Associates.

“I am thrilled to take on this new role with HelmsBriscoe,” said McKellar. “I look forward to working with the EMEA team, as well as our Executive leadership, to continue to grow HelmsBriscoe’s global reach.”

Carole has more than 25 years of experience owning and running companies, in addition to organizing corporate, association, sporting, and education events. Carole has been recognized as a Woman of Influence and the M&IT Personality of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the meetings industry, as well as for her efforts in creating a work experience program for young adults with autism. Carole is a trainer and mentor in the meetings industry, as well as a specialist in employee engagement with a focus on driving successful meetings management policies.

“Over the last nine years, Carole has demonstrated excellent leadership skills,” said HelmsBriscoe’s Founder & CEO, Roger Helms. “We are confident she will continue to do great things for our Associates and clients in this expanded role.”

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