Robert Kennedy

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Director, Meetings and Events, EMEA at The Coca-Cola Company

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Robert Kennedy is the Director of Meetings and Events for EMEA at The Coca-Cola Company, where he represents the region on the senior leadership team. He drives global event strategy, focusing on compliance, efficiency, and risk mitigation. He holds a Diploma from IMM in International Marketing Management.

Robert is passionate about connecting with industry peers to explore fresh ideas and shape the future of events. He is an active member of the Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), a global community for senior corporate event leaders, and follows major tech and gaming companies like Google and PlayStation.

He recently led the successful execution of the Europe All Hands Meeting at Disneyland Paris, a complex event that was two years in the making.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Assertive

Persuasive

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Topics They Care About

Global Event Strategy
Represents the EMEA region on the global leadership team to develop and implement worldwide event strategies and policies.
Industry Collaboration
Actively engages with peers by attending industry events like ICExtra and joining communities such as the Event Leaders Exchange (ELX).
Compliance & Risk
Co-developed the Global Meetings & Events Policy at Coca-Cola to ensure financial efficiency and mitigate risks across all programs.

Media Appearances

Robert has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Director, Meetings and Events, EMEA at The Coca-Cola Company
5-2022 - 1-2024
EMEA Meetings & Events Program Manager at The Coca-Cola Company
9-2020 - 5-2022
Director of Live at Cogs & Marvel
2-2019 - 6-2020
Project Director // Account Director at Clive
6-2017 - 2-2019
Senior Account Manager - Event Production and Management at Clive

Education

1-2023 - 6-2023
CPD from Trinity College Dublin
Diploma from IMM

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