Arena Group, a global event services firm, has announced the appointment of Jim Glover as CEO for the Europe, Middle East, and Asia region.

In his new role, Jim brings over three decades of industry leadership expertise. He will be spearheading the company's growth efforts for its newly unified division, including the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. He will play a key role in securing high-profile clients, developing targeted revenue-generating strategies, and optimising profitability across the region. Based in the UK office, he will be supported by the group’s existing senior leadership team for the EMEA region. Before his appointment, he served as Deputy Chairman at CSM Sport and Entertainment.

Welcoming Jim to the leadership team, Paul Berger, Group CEO, said, “We’re excited to welcome Jim to Arena Group. His proven track record of success in the sports and events industry, coupled with his deep understanding of the EMEA market, makes him the ideal candidate to lead this important region.”

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Jim also commented, “I’m thrilled to be joining Arena Group at this exciting time. The EMEA region has tremendous potential, and I’m confident that by working together, we can unlock new revenue opportunities and optimise our operations to achieve significant and sustainable growth.”