Exhibition Director

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).

Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.

Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate;
Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

The Exhibition Director (ED) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the long-term growth and commercial success of the event. The role makes two key contributions to the business: developing the strategic direction for future growth and ensuring the highest standards of event delivery through effective execution.

The Exhibition Director must possess exceptional communication, reporting, and presentation skills, as the role requires regular engagement with senior executives, government officials, and key stakeholders across the Government of Saudi Arabia and Informa Markets. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate must be adaptable and able to respond effectively to the evolving demands of the event.

The Exhibition Director will be responsible for developing, leading, and executing the long-term strategy for the event in line with the objectives outlined in the Tahaluf business plan. This strategy must align with the broader strategic objectives of the Tahaluf portfolio and support the continued growth of the brand.

The role carries full accountability for the commercial and operational performance of the event, including exhibition sales, sponsorship, visitor marketing, conference and content development, and on-site event delivery. The Exhibition Director is responsible for ensuring the event achieves its revenue, expenditure, and operating profit targets.

As part of the event's strategic development, the Exhibition Director will work collaboratively with Government stakeholders and the wider Informa Markets business, including Media, Data, and Client Solutions teams, to support the overall objectives of both the event and the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and foster a positive, collaborative team culture where colleagues feel engaged, motivated, and valued.
• Act as an ambassador for the event by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, government stakeholders, industry associations, business leaders, partners, and suppliers.
• Develop a strong and collaborative partnership with the Commercial Director, ensuring the sales team and external sales agents remain focused, motivated, and equipped to achieve agreed commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders across Tahaluf and Informa Markets.
• Establish a trusted leadership partnership with the EVP and AVP, collaborating on portfolio strategy, financial planning, budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and identifying opportunities to grow the brand globally.
• Develop and implement a rolling strategic plan to drive the continued growth and success of the event.
• Position and maintain the exhibition as the leading event within its…