Annalisa Ponchia Baccara

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ABOUT ANNALISA PONCHIA BACCARA

PERSONAL STATEMENT Every time we produce a new event, we contribute to transform the world socially and economically. EXECUTIVE PROFILE Annalisa has over 30 years of global experience within the business events industry and her core values are about educating, inspiring and listening to her clients, partners, colleagues and peers, to drive growth, professional development and in many instances transform the business events industry. Her personal connections and network in our industry are unique, matching with a comprehensive understanding of international business, and extensive experience in a variety of industry facets, including running her own PCO Company, CEO within a leading European Medical Association and now working as Director of International Business Development for one of the major global PCO companies. Extremely effective leader with excellent project management skills and the confidence and creativity to explore innovative formats and technology to enhance delegate experience. Skilled in articulating and building support for a vision and in working collaboratively with staff and clients to foster action and decision. Passionate, deeply committed, and ethical, mentor and coach who fosters teamwork, positive work relationships and professional growth. Annalisa is a certified professional with CMP and CMM designations and a speaker at association and meeting industry events. CURRENT AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Hired as Director of Innovation and Customer Experience at AIM Group International, a new strategic position, tasked with driving innovation across all the company’s functions and raising the added value offered to clients, she has subsequently also been designated Director of International Congress Development, and is currently working to deliver a ‘Sustainable Growth Plan’ she designed for the International Congress Division. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Broad familiarity with all aspects of conference & event organization and with the broader the business environment and processes. Specialties-Business development and strategic marketing, including market research, project management, facilitation, and the implementation and delivery of excellence-Conceptualizing and implementing strategy, creating shared goals and values, and in building strong relationships across complex multi-stakeholder networks -Innovative solutions and creating opportunities for increased reach, influence and impact through events, education, outreach, research dissemination, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.