Breakbulk Europe

The world’s largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry, filling Rotterdam Ahoy every spring — 18,000+ attendees and around 1,000 exhibitors across the Breakbulk shows, managed end to end.

What I did

• Operational lead on sponsorship delivery
• Signage
• Temporary staffing
• Internet for the show
• Venue liaison with Rotterdam Ahoy
• Catering services
• Floorplan compliance with venue and local regulations
• Operational budgeting with the Head of Operations
• Sponsorship trackers and new sponsorship opportunities

My role at Hyve Group (2023 — 2025)

Ran two industry-leading events in the global cargo industry — Breakbulk Europe and Breakbulk Americas — with 18,000+ visitors and 1,000 exhibitors, managed end to end — and supported operations on Pure London and Source Fashion at Olympia London.

• Led catering, cleaning, signage, security and staffing projects.
• Ensured floorplan compliance with venue and local regulations.
• Operational budgeting with the Head of Operations.
• Sponsorship management: trackers, new opportunities, sponsor point of contact.