Speakers

Mark Eddy – Strategic Advisor and Industry Leader

Mark Eddy is a board advisor, speaker, and former Chief Commercial Officer at GES, one of the world’s largest event services companies. Over a 15-year tenure, he led the growth of both organiser revenues and corporate exhibition space, giving him a privileged seat at the table in strategic discussions with organisers, venues, and exhibitors worldwide.

Drawing on this depth of real, lived experience, Mark founded Pragmatiko to support leadership teams in a true advisory capacity. He combines board-level insight with a deep understanding of the supplier side, knowing what corporates need to maximise their time, investment, and impact at events and how partners can deliver it.

At the heart of Mark’s work is a simple belief: clarity creates capacity. Through Pragmatiko, he helps businesses cut through complexity, align around what truly matters, and unlock the time and efficiencies they need to grow. His approach builds confidence and momentum, enabling leadership teams to make better decisions, deliver stronger results, and create lasting competitive advantage.