Mike Soper
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LinkedIn User
Mike is someone you can depend on to get the job done. While at Clarion Events, he managed several shows simultaneously and still managed to stay on top of tasks and issues. When I first joined Clarion Events, I saw him in action at EDEX 2018, the launch edition of the military show in Egypt. Even though Mike did not speak the local language, he still managed to coordinate and control the crowded event efficiently. Furthermore, Mike was always available for help and suggestions not just for his department but for the rest of us too. I truly enjoyed working with Mike and I recommend any company to hire him. He is a value added professionally and will also add positivity to the office environment.
Amy Byrne
I was lucky enough to be part of Mike’s team for 3.5 years in the Clarion Middle East office. From the outset, it was clear to see Mike’s willingness to guide and coach me with any task – I consistently learnt to be a better marketer from him. I joined the team during a busy period launching EDEX in Egypt, and Mike & I quickly became a solid team, working seamlessly together and taking on new challenges and dealing with many surprises along the way. He always knows what to do in a difficult situation and does so with calmness and ease. Mike leads by example with his work ethic – always willing to get involved but equally willing to put his trust in me to work independently. Mike has a keen eye for detail, is creative with marketing campaigns and uses his wealth of experience and knowledge to continually improve the event portfolio. I am so delighted I had the chance to learn from Mike – he is a great team player, manager and friend, and anyone would be extremely lucky to work with him.
LinkedIn User
Mike is someone you can depend on to get the job done. While at Clarion Events, he managed several shows simultaneously and still managed to stay on top of tasks and issues. When I first joined Clarion Events, I saw him in action at EDEX 2018, the launch edition of the military show in Egypt. Even though Mike did not speak the local language, he still managed to coordinate and control the crowded event efficiently. Furthermore, Mike was always available for help and suggestions not just for his department but for the rest of us too. I truly enjoyed working with Mike and I recommend any company to hire him. He is a value added professionally and will also add positivity to the office environment.
Amy Byrne
I was lucky enough to be part of Mike’s team for 3.5 years in the Clarion Middle East office. From the outset, it was clear to see Mike’s willingness to guide and coach me with any task – I consistently learnt to be a better marketer from him. I joined the team during a busy period launching EDEX in Egypt, and Mike & I quickly became a solid team, working seamlessly together and taking on new challenges and dealing with many surprises along the way. He always knows what to do in a difficult situation and does so with calmness and ease. Mike leads by example with his work ethic – always willing to get involved but equally willing to put his trust in me to work independently. Mike has a keen eye for detail, is creative with marketing campaigns and uses his wealth of experience and knowledge to continually improve the event portfolio. I am so delighted I had the chance to learn from Mike – he is a great team player, manager and friend, and anyone would be extremely lucky to work with him.
LinkedIn User
Mike is someone you can depend on to get the job done. While at Clarion Events, he managed several shows simultaneously and still managed to stay on top of tasks and issues. When I first joined Clarion Events, I saw him in action at EDEX 2018, the launch edition of the military show in Egypt. Even though Mike did not speak the local language, he still managed to coordinate and control the crowded event efficiently. Furthermore, Mike was always available for help and suggestions not just for his department but for the rest of us too. I truly enjoyed working with Mike and I recommend any company to hire him. He is a value added professionally and will also add positivity to the office environment.
Amy Byrne
I was lucky enough to be part of Mike’s team for 3.5 years in the Clarion Middle East office. From the outset, it was clear to see Mike’s willingness to guide and coach me with any task – I consistently learnt to be a better marketer from him. I joined the team during a busy period launching EDEX in Egypt, and Mike & I quickly became a solid team, working seamlessly together and taking on new challenges and dealing with many surprises along the way. He always knows what to do in a difficult situation and does so with calmness and ease. Mike leads by example with his work ethic – always willing to get involved but equally willing to put his trust in me to work independently. Mike has a keen eye for detail, is creative with marketing campaigns and uses his wealth of experience and knowledge to continually improve the event portfolio. I am so delighted I had the chance to learn from Mike – he is a great team player, manager and friend, and anyone would be extremely lucky to work with him.
LinkedIn User
Mike is someone you can depend on to get the job done. While at Clarion Events, he managed several shows simultaneously and still managed to stay on top of tasks and issues. When I first joined Clarion Events, I saw him in action at EDEX 2018, the launch edition of the military show in Egypt. Even though Mike did not speak the local language, he still managed to coordinate and control the crowded event efficiently. Furthermore, Mike was always available for help and suggestions not just for his department but for the rest of us too. I truly enjoyed working with Mike and I recommend any company to hire him. He is a value added professionally and will also add positivity to the office environment.
Amy Byrne
I was lucky enough to be part of Mike’s team for 3.5 years in the Clarion Middle East office. From the outset, it was clear to see Mike’s willingness to guide and coach me with any task – I consistently learnt to be a better marketer from him. I joined the team during a busy period launching EDEX in Egypt, and Mike & I quickly became a solid team, working seamlessly together and taking on new challenges and dealing with many surprises along the way. He always knows what to do in a difficult situation and does so with calmness and ease. Mike leads by example with his work ethic – always willing to get involved but equally willing to put his trust in me to work independently. Mike has a keen eye for detail, is creative with marketing campaigns and uses his wealth of experience and knowledge to continually improve the event portfolio. I am so delighted I had the chance to learn from Mike – he is a great team player, manager and friend, and anyone would be extremely lucky to work with him.
Experience
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Arabian World Events
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United Arab Emirates
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Marketing
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Mar 2022 - Present
Arabian World Events boasts a highly experienced team with a track record for launching and growing leading regional exhibitions and conferences, having won multiple industry awards in the process.Current events include Naval Power Egypt and Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX). Arabian World Events boasts a highly experienced team with a track record for launching and growing leading regional exhibitions and conferences, having won multiple industry awards in the process.Current events include Naval Power Egypt and Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX).
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Clarion Events
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head of Marketing - MENA & Asia
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2022
Headed up the marketing for Clarion Events' Portfolio of defence & security shows in the Middle East, North Africa & Asia. Events included: Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference (BIDEC), DSEI Japan, DIMDEX (Doha), INTERMAT (Abu Dhabi), Gulf Bike Week (Dubai) and ORPEC (Oman).
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Head of Marketing - Middle East
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Apr 2016 - Nov 2019
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Marketing Manager
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2016
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Informa Connect Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Events Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
Marketed conferences and exhibitions to ensure maximum participation from delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and partners Marketed conferences and exhibitions to ensure maximum participation from delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and partners
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Centaur Media Plc
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Events Marketing Manager
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
Managed the marketing and communications for several annual trade shows, before moving to Employee Benefits magazine to work as Events Marketing Manager across a series of exhibitions, conferences and awards ceremonies. Managed the marketing and communications for several annual trade shows, before moving to Employee Benefits magazine to work as Events Marketing Manager across a series of exhibitions, conferences and awards ceremonies.
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Conversant
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marketing Executive
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2009
Marketing Executive across five brands under the ValueClick umbrella, subsequently focusing on ValueClick's online network, ValueClick Media. Managed the relaunch and rebrand of ValueClick Media (from vcmedia) after conducting extensive market research. Marketing Executive across five brands under the ValueClick umbrella, subsequently focusing on ValueClick's online network, ValueClick Media. Managed the relaunch and rebrand of ValueClick Media (from vcmedia) after conducting extensive market research.
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Viacom
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Assistant (Temporary)
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Aug 2007 - Sep 2007
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Gill Research & Development Limited
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United Kingdom
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Assistant
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Jun 2005 - May 2006
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Bournemouth University
BA (Hons), Business Studies -
1997 - 2003
Trinity School of John Whitgift
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