The Rise of Chief Events Officers: Progress or Hype? The Perspective of Carrie Davenport, Lead Event Manager at Altria
March 19, 2024
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Carrie Davenport, the Lead Event Manager at Altria. Join them as they discuss the evolving landscape of event management, insights on creating excellent events, the importance of compelling content, and industry trends such as diversity, sustainability, and the rise of Chief Events Officers.
In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Carrie Davenport, the Lead Event Manager at Altria.
Join them as they:
- Discuss the evolving landscape of event management
- Explore insights into creating excellent events
- Highlight the importance of compelling content
- Consider industry trends such as diversity, technology, and the rise of Chief Events Officers.
- And more!
Carrie Davenport has over twenty years experience as a meetings and events strategist for military, medical, and corporate entities. She is currently the Lead Event Manager at Altria, who aim to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future via their portfolio of tobacco products. Carrie is also the Co-Founder of the Association of Women in Events, an inclusive community that elevates women in business. She was named among the ‘100 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry 2022’ by EventEx Awards, and ‘Changemaker of the Year’ in 2021 and 2019 by MeetingsNet Magazine. Carrie is working on her first book, Face it till You Make It.
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