Global Events Lead - Strategy, VIPs & Hybrid Delivery

FWD Insurance; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD Group in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Events Lead to manage a diverse portfolio of regional and global events, overseeing timelines, budgets, vendors and on-site delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure impactful outcomes.

The role requires 7–11 years in event management, experience with virtual and hybrid formats, and fluency in English and Cantonese. You will coordinate VIP/board events, travel arrangements, and governance, while driving

Qualifications

• 7-11 years experience in event management, with a proven track record of planning and delivering corporate events.
• Experience supporting virtual and hybrid events.
• Strong organisational, project management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and customer-focused, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience working with event agencies, venues, hotels, and external suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, vendors, and event attendees.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, and experience using event management platforms and advanced technology solutions i.e. AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of a portfolio of regional and global events, providing strategic event guidance while overseeing project management, logistics, stakeholder engagement and operational execution.
• Define event objectives with stakeholders, recommend event formats and engagement strategies, and manage timelines, deliverables, resources and outcomes.
• Manage full event lifecycle for multiple events, including planning, communications, registration, logistics, budgets, timelines and on-site execution.
• Oversee venue selection, logistics and technology requirements to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Coordinate VIP and board-level meetings and events; manage corporate meeting logistics.
• Arrange delegate travel including flights, accommodation and ground transportation.
• Ensure governance, compliance and risk management in event delivery; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Drive process improvements and stay updated with industry trends and innovations.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

English & Cantonese

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Event platforms (Zoom, Cvent/Swoogo)

AI tools

Job description

FWD Group in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Events Lead to manage a diverse portfolio of regional and global events, overseeing timelines, budgets, vendors and on-site delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure impactful outcomes.

The role requires 7–11 years in event management, experience with virtual and hybrid formats, and fluency in English and Cantonese. You will coordinate VIP/board events, travel arrangements, and governance, while driving