Mahshid Eejadi Bowden
Director, Events and Experience - Emea & Apac @JLL
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Events and Experience - Emea & Apac @JLL
London, GB
Lead the overall strategic direction for event delivery across both EMEA and APAC, ensuring alignment with Expedia\'s global objectives while managing a cohesive event experience across regions.Collaborate with senior leadership teams and stakeholders across global and regional offices to ensure event initiatives align with both local needs and global standards.Manage a multi-million-dollar budget dedicated to staff engagement events, negotiating contracts with key vendors and ensuring cost efficiency while delivering high-impact results.Oversee the coordination of complex logistics and event execution, ensuring smooth delivery of conferences, corporate meetings, and employee engagement activities across multiple regions and time zones.Drive the integration of sustainability and CSR initiatives within event planning, partnering with eco-conscious vendors and leading community engagement projects such as food donation and waste reduction.Strategically design and implement employee engagement programmes that foster a positive workplace culture, focusing on inclusivity and well-being across global offices.Lead cross-functional collaboration with HR, facilities teams, and global operations, ensuring that event strategies support and reinforce the broader organisational goals and employee experience initiatives.Develop global event policies and standards to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance, while adapting processes to regional needs and best practices.
EDUCATION
APMG International
PRINCE2 - APMG International Certificate, PRINCE2 Foundation
Fitzwilliam Institute Group
Associate’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma, Events Management
National Business School
Foundation Certificate in Marketing Level 3, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
The Centre
Certificate, Budgeting for Non-Financial Managers
UK Public College
Diploma, Leadership & Management
KAR University - Iran
Bachelor’s Degree, English Translation
Brentwood Open learning College
Diploma Endorsed by ABC Awards, Sales Management
National Business School
Diploma - CPD Accredited, Digital Marketing
ABOUT MAHSHID EEJADI BOWDEN
PERSONAL STATEMENTAs a Director of Events and Experience with a strong operational focus, I bring extensive expertise in improving business practices, streamlining operations, and delivering impactful employee engagement strategies across EMEA and APAC. I have led global initiatives in change management, creating structured roadmaps for large-scale projects such as global events and workplace transformations. I excel in designing and implementing tailored workplace experiences that foster a sense of inclusion and belonging, improving staff engagement and client satisfaction.I have championed workplace experience initiatives across EMEA and APAC, enhancing employee engagement and office environments. Led the transformation of office spaces, including upgrading game rooms in Madrid and Amsterdam, introducing a salad bar in Prague, and equipping a kitchen in the London office. Drove sustainability efforts, overseeing bin certification in two regions. I launched a cross-regional Buddy Program, connecting JLL teams from different offices to exchange ideas, participate in lunch-and-learn sessions, and collaborate on office improvement and client satisfaction strategies. Additionally, I supported the ‘Find My People’ initiative, fostering community-building by connecting like-minded colleagues. I successfully manage a $2.8 million annual budget dedicated solely to staff engagement, negotiate high-level contracts, and oversee procurement processes to ensure cost optimisation and alignment with business goals. KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISEOperational Excellence: Partnering with global facilities operations teams to enhance platforms, minimise inefficiencies, and optimise business functions for improved productivity and streamlined processes.Strategic Event & Workplace Experience Management: Designing and executing high-quality events and staff engagement initiatives aligned with business and cultural goals.Change Management & Global Initiatives: Leading change management strategies for large-scale projects, including developing and executing initiatives across multiple regions and ensuring smooth transitions for full-scale launches.Contract Negotiation, Procurement & Vendor Management: Supporting the negotiation of renewal contracts and overseeing procurement processes. Customer & Stakeholder Management: Building strong relationships with stakeholders and customers to align goals and exceed expectations.Sustainability Leadership: Implementing environmentally conscious practices, driving waste reduction, and partnering with eco-friendly vendors.
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