Iona Courtenay-Warren

Iona Courtenay-Warren has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Iona currently holds the position of Global Operations Director at CWT Meetings & Events since February 2020. Prior to this, they served as Global Program Director from March 2017 to February 2020. Iona also has experience as a SMM Programme Manager at CWT Meetings & Events from January 2016 to March 2017.

Before joining CWT Meetings & Events, Iona held the role of Head of Events at the same company, where they were responsible for the servicing and profitability of live event projects from July 2014 to January 2016. During their tenure, they achieved a significant increase in business and delivered various events for clients across different sectors.

Prior to CWT Meetings & Events, Iona worked as an Operations Manager at the company from November 2013 to July 2014. Their role involved delivering measurable results for live events, venue sourcing, group travel, and strategic meetings management.

Before their time at CWT Meetings & Events, Iona worked as a Business Development Manager at Brunel University from February 2013 to November 2013. Iona also served as the Head of Meetings and Events at Hotelscene from May 2011 to January 2013.

Additionally, Iona has gained valuable experience working as a Sales and Marketing Director at Citybase Apartments from January 2010 to May 2011 and as an International Account Manager at Expotel from June 2009 to October 2009.

Throughout their career, Iona has held various positions in the hospitality and events industry, including Director of Sales at Inntel Ltd from November 2005 to February 2009, Director of In House Sales at Hilton London Metropole from September 2004 to August 2005, and Head of Meetings & Events at Thistle Hotels from October 2002 to August 2004.

Earlier in their career, Iona worked as a Project Manager - Sales at Initial Style Conferences from January 2000 to September 2002 and as a Project Manager at HSI Enigma from January 1999 to December 1999.

Overall, Iona Courtenay-Warren's work experience showcases their expertise and contributions in roles ranging from project management to sales and marketing, and their extensive knowledge in the events and hospitality industry.

Iona Courtenay-Warren obtained their HND in Hotel Management from the University of Gloucestershire, where they studied from 1990 to 1993. Prior to that, they attended Chenderit School but the specific years and any degrees or field of study from that institution are unknown.