JOSHU SAMUELS

• Lead strategic planning and production of large-scale international events, conferences and internal stakeholder formats within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Own budgets, timelines and delivery across multiple activations with diverse internal and external partners.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration between marketing, production, operations, creative teams and executive stakeholders.
• Oversee on-site execution, vendor teams, and technical production to ensure high-quality attendee and speaker experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-event debriefs, process optimization and innovation.
• ITB Berlin – The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show

• Led production and execution of complex stage, set and scenic environments for high-profile trade shows, conferences and corporate events.
• Managed multi-disciplinary production teams, suppliers and contractors on-site and off-site.
• Developed detailed production schedules, run-of-shows and rehearsal plans.
• Ensured projects were delivered on time, on budget and to exacting quality standards.

• Delivered national and international events across Europe for major global brands.
• Responsibilities included concept development, production leadership, budget management, vendor negotiation, and on-site delivery.
• Built long-term relationships with clients through reliability, creative problem-solving and operational excellence.

Selected Highlights:

• Volkswagen AG – Global Management Conferences, IAA, Annual General Meetings, Factory Opening, Kaluga, Russia (Concept, Set Design, Technical Direction, Project Leadership)
• Daimler AG – Annual General Meeting (Concept & Project Lead)
• Montblanc – SIHH Event, Geneva (Project Assistant)
• Ball des Sports, CeBIT (Samsung, Xbox), KIKA Summer Tour, Deutsche Post ePost Launch