The ICC Belfast has strengthened its award-winning team with a new appointment and two promotions.
Jill Houlahan has joined the team as Head of Corporate Sales, bringing a wealth of commercial sales experience.
Laurel Gray who has been with ICC Belfast since 2016 as an event planner and senior manager, has been promoted to Head of Events. Laurel has a well-established international network, built through participation in programmes including AIPC Future Shapers, bringing fresh perspectives to the events industry.
Jenni Yau, who’s been at the venue for eight years, has been promoted to Head of Association Sales. Initially starting out in a leading local hotel group, Jenni is passionate about the MICE industry and helped lead ICC Belfast’s winning bid to host One Young World in 2023.
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The announcement follows the news of Rob McConnell's appointment as the new Chief Executive of ICC Belfast Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall in January.
Rob, former NI Head of global technology firm Expleo, was appointed following a competitive recruitment process and has been a non-executive Director on the board of ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall since April 2023.
Rob is a leader in the digital sector in Northern Ireland, with experience growing fast-moving software and technology businesses in local and global markets. His commercial experience in strategic solution sales and business transformation has supported the growth of Expleo Technology (Ireland) and Expleo Group (Global) under his leadership.
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