Catherine Grennan

• Business Development Director - BlackPole Group - August 2024 -Present Lead business development efforts by identifying key opportunities across various industries and drive strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand Blackpole Group's market reach.
• Consultant - KAUST - Saudi Arabia -

Contributed significantly to KAUST Well-being Week, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, organizing over 90 events, including keynote speakers, workshops, fireside chats, and lifestyle/fitness programs, engaging 800+ participants.

• Cultural and Business Liaison - Ireland Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai - Spearheaded Ireland's representation at the world-renowned Expo 2020 Dubai, fostering global business, cultural, and tourism connections on behalf of the nation.
• Acted as a primary point of contact for high-profile visitors, including ambassadors, government officials, corporate leaders, and international dignitaries, ensuring a seamless and impactful visitor experience.
• Organized and facilitated VIP engagements, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders to promote Ireland as a premier destination for investment, trade, and tourism.
• Collaborated with Irish government entities, private sector representatives, and global partners to develop and execute dynamic programs that highlighted Ireland's innovation, talent, and cultural heritage.
• Played a pivotal role in driving international collaboration initiatives, bridging connections between Irish enterprises and global partners, resulting in long-term business opportunities.
• Consulting - Elite, highly visible classic car events -recognized internationally for their prestige and exceptional attendance by enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders. Played a key role in shaping event strategies, enhancing guest experiences, and fostering relationships within the luxury automotive sector.
• Worked closely with prominent figures, securing exclusive partnerships and elevating the event's prestige.
• Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including classic car collectors, vendors, and sponsors, fostering long-term relationships and driving collaboration for successful event outcomes.
• Implemented innovative event concepts and themes, incorporating unique elements that celebrated the heritage and legacy of classic cars, garnering positive feedback and enhancing the event's overall prestige.
• Directed a skilled team of event staff, fostering a collaborative and cohesive work environment to ensure efficient operations and a seamless event flow.
• Secured top tier sponsors within the Gulf Region - ensuring financial success.

• Company Overview: (CLASSIC CARS)
• Established the business from the ground - up.
• Developed the company profile, all brand standards and procedures (including; website, advertising, staffing, policies & procedures, safety standards, sales goals, etc).
• As brand ambassador marketed the collection globally, building a global client base and a strong global brand presence.
• Established Tomini Classics as the top Classic Car Showroom in the ME.
• Worked with contractors and suppliers to design and construct a state-of-the-art showroom and service garage for classic cars.
• Consistently surpassed all sales targets in all sales cycles, yielding a year-over-year profit.
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• Company Overview: (LOYALTY PROGRAMS)
• Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with General Managers, Marketing Managers, and F&B Directors across a hotel portfolio of 60+ properties, offering tailored strategies to optimize business performance.
• Provided strategic advisory on marketing and F&B operations to enhance customer acquisition and retention, resulting in measurable increases in revenue and profit margins.
• Collaborated with stakeholders on monthly financial reviews, analyzing data to refine marketing strategies and ensure alignment with revenue objectives.
• Championed data-driven solutions to identify untapped opportunities, driving incremental revenue for partner hotels and fostering long-term client success.