Olympia Events, managed by Legends and ASM Global, has announced the appointments of Thalia Day, sustainability lead and Carly Gibbs, head of guest experience.
The new senior roles will help drive the venue’s evolution as it prepares to become part of London’s newest cultural destination, opening from the second half of 2025.
Combining academic qualifications with practical experience, Day will be responsible for leading a holistic sustainability strategy and working collaboratively with internal and external partners to implement environmental best practices, reduce waste, drive innovation and strengthen Olympia’s sustainability credentials.
While Gibbs will be primarily responsible for creating, implementing and spearheading the framework for the venue’s guest experience programme and customer journey, in harmony with the wider destination.
Additionally, Gibbs will play a crucial role in supporting the team as they transition into becoming part of London’s newest cultural destination, through training and collaboration, to deliver a diverse range of large-scale events in partnership with tenants and stakeholders across the estate.
Chief executive officer at Olympia Events, Andy O’Sullivan, said: “Carly brings a depth of knowledge on what it truly means to deliver exceptional, people-first experiences and will be empowering our teams and partners to raise the bar across every touchpoint. Coupled with Thalia’s expertise in sustainability, it adds real substance to our ambition to lead the industry in responsible, future-focused event delivery. Together, their appointments mark an exciting step forward as we reimagine Olympia as a destination defined by excellence, purpose, and empathy for both people and planet.”
These appointments build on a series of recent senior leadership hires at Olympia, including Gareth Lloyd as business development director, Adam Pollington as sales director, conferences and events, and Ray Watson as food and beverage director.
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