Conference & Meetings World Issue 106 | Page 26

Hi I’m Helen, one of the Senior Event Managers at ExCeL. Even when I was running training courses for dance teachers, I realised events were my real inspiration. Having run one of the first events at ExCeL in 2000, I was offered a permanent job at the venue in 2007. Being an event manager is all about working with our customers to create successful events that make a difference. Sustainability is one of my passions and something that’s always interested me. I’ve championed the audit process for environmental standards such as ISO2121 and ISO14001 and learned so much about how our recycling and energy management deliver a positive impact. Another initiative that’s close to my heart is working with a local charity, Community Food Enterprise. They regularly collect surplus food and furniture, donating it to a variety projects across the London Borough of Newham. Find out more about ExCeL’s legacy programme. excel.london/helen