Chief Business Officer - Events

Company Description ZOOM Communications is South Asia’s largest provider of outdoor broadcast systems, solutions, and services, with over three decades of experience in the industry. The company works across sports, media, entertainment, and the public sector, supporting high-profile events and complex broadcast requirements. ZOOM’s portfolio includes major projects such as ICC U-19 World Cup, FIFA U-17 World Cup, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, IPL, WPL, ISL, National Games, Big Boss, and Indian Idol. The company also designs and builds studios for leading news channels and executes turnkey systems integration projects, offering end-to-end broadcast infrastructure solutions. Professionals joining ZOOM are exposed to large-scale, dynamic events and cutting-edge broadcast technologies.

Role Description Chief Business Officer - Events will be responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for the Events Business, driving sustainable growth, market leadership, and profitability in domestic and international markets. The incumbent will own the end-to-end events ecosystem, from conceptualization and creation of intellectual properties (IPs) to commercialization, execution, audience engagement, and client success.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Business Strategy and Growth

·      Define and execute the long-term growth strategy for the events business, aligned with organizational objectives.

·      Identify new market opportunities, audience segments, industry verticals, and event formats to drive expansion and market leadership.

·      Own the P&L for the events business and drive revenue growth across sponsorships, partnerships, ticketing, delegate sales, exhibitor participation, and ancillary revenue streams.

·      Build and nurture relationships with sponsors, brands, industry associations, government bodies, media partners, and strategic stakeholders.

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Creation & Ownership

·      Conceptualize, develop, and launch scalable event properties that establish category leadership and long-term enterprise value.

• Identify emerging trends, audience interests, and market gaps to create differentiated event platforms.

·      Build a diversified portfolio of flagship events, conferences, summits, awards, festivals, and experiential properties.

·      Strengthen the positioning and visibility of event IPs through integrated marketing, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement initiatives.

3. Events Execution & Operations

·      Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of events, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to quality standards.

·      Establish scalable operating frameworks, governance structures, and project management processes.

 4. Experience & Client Servicing

·      Create compelling and memorable event experiences that drive audience engagement, and satisfaction

·       Drive client retention, repeat business, and long-term partnerships through exceptional service delivery and relationship management.

·      Continuously innovate event formats and engagement models to enhance participant value.

·      Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring business objectives are effectively translated into impactful event experiences.

Ideal candidate will have:

·      20+ years of progressive leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of building, scaling, and leading successful event-led businesses.

·      MBA from a reputed business school

·      Deep understanding of audience behavior, event monetization models, brand partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.

·      Strong understanding of the media, events, content, sponsorship, and experiential marketing ecosystem.

·      Ability to motivate and drive a cross functional team to deliver best in class experience. 

Who should apply?

This role is ideal for a seasoned business leader who has successfully built and scaled event-led businesses and possesses a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Successful candidate will bring a unique blend of commercial acumen, creative thinking, operational excellence, and leadership capability to create industry-leading event properties and deliver exceptional stakeholder experiences.

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