Global Events Executive & Strategic Leader

Adele
Farina

CIS, HMCC — Transforming Events Into
Strategic Business Drivers

Nearly 30 years shaping world-class event experiences — from 10-person boardroom roundtables to 15,000-attendee international conferences. Adele operates at the enterprise level, uniting Marketing, Sales, Account Management, and Product to execute experiences that drive customer retention and build pipeline. Available for consulting, speaking, training, and mentorship.

Adele Farina
200+ Annual Events Led
$10M Budget Owned
30 Years of Experience
8 Business Lines Served

Events That Drive
Real Business Impact

Adele Farina is a distinguished global corporate events executive with nearly 30 years of experience designing and leading programs that deliver measurable business impact and unforgettable experiences. Born and raised in the Bronx as one of seven sisters, she brings New Yorker grit and a global perspective to everything she does.

Adele’s vision is to operate at the enterprise level — bringing together Marketing, Sales, Account Management, and Product under a unified events strategy. The result: world-class experiences that deepen customer relationships, accelerate retention, and actively contribute to pipeline growth. Events, in her hands, are not a support function. They are a commercial engine.

Her expertise spans strategic planning, ROI frameworks, contract negotiations, client engagement, and vendor partnerships. She has built scalable event technology stacks — integrating Cvent, Salesforce, Power BI, Power Apps, NetSuite, and Concur — that enable real-time pipeline attribution and executive-level visibility into event performance.

Beyond strategy and logistics, Adele is a purpose-driven leader who champions authenticity, transparency, and people-first leadership. She empowers teams across generations and advocates for work-life balance as foundational to high performance.

Global Event Strategy Portfolio Governance ROI Frameworks Budget & P&L Management SaaS Event Ecosystems Team Development Executive Stakeholder Alignment Brand Experience Vendor & Agency Leadership
Aston Martin • Amazon • Verizon
HBO • VMware • Viacom • GM
KPMG • JP Morgan Chase
Pfizer • Merck • Sanofi • DuPont
Cvent Salesforce Power BI NetSuite Power Apps Concur HubSpot Optimizely

Services

How We Can Work Together

Enterprise Philosophy

“Events are most powerful when the whole organization moves together.”

Marketing

Brand & Demand

Sales

Pipeline & Growth

Account Mgmt

Retention & Loyalty

Product

Adoption & Value

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Event Strategy Consulting

Transform your events portfolio into a strategic business driver. From architecting enterprise-scale event ecosystems to building ROI frameworks that resonate with C-suite stakeholders, Adele brings a proven methodology for aligning event investment with revenue pipeline, customer retention, and commercial growth.

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Training & Workshops

Hands-on training for event teams at every level — from building scalable operational processes and technology stacks to developing NPS measurement frameworks and post-event analytics. Custom workshops designed for your organization's specific goals and team structure.

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Executive Advisory

Strategic advisory services for organizations navigating complex event portfolios, technology consolidations, or team scaling challenges. Adele brings the perspective of someone who has successfully managed 200+ annual events across 8 business lines with full P&L ownership.

Elevating the Conversation Around Events

Adele speaks at industry conferences and corporate events on the intersection of strategic event planning, technology, leadership, and human connection. Her talks blend real-world practitioner insight with forward-looking perspective.

  • AI & the Future of Event Strategy
  • Building Event Ecosystems That Drive Revenue
  • People-First Leadership Across Generations
  • ROI Frameworks for Modern Event Portfolios
  • From Cost Center to Strategic Business Driver
  • Technology Integration for Event Teams

Invite Adele to Speak

Available for keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and corporate events. Topics can be customized to fit your audience and event theme.

Book a Speaking Engagement

Investing in the Next Generation of Event Leaders

Adele is passionate about empowering up-and-coming event professionals to grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose. She offers mentorship and coaching to those looking to break into the industry or take the next step in their career — combining 30 years of hard-won insight with genuine commitment to each person's development.

Connect for Mentorship
"The best event professionals are part strategist, part storyteller, and fully human."

1:1 Mentorship

Personalized guidance for early and mid-career event professionals navigating career transitions, building leadership presence, or launching their own practice.

Career Coaching

Strategic coaching sessions focused on positioning, skills development, salary negotiation, and building a standout personal brand in the events industry.

Team Training

Customized training programs for event teams, from foundational skills to advanced strategy and technology integration.

Consultancy

Project-based consulting engagements for organizations building or scaling their events function, designing new processes, or implementing technology stacks.

Experience

A Career Built on Impact

March 2019 — March 2026

Senior Director, Global Events & Strategic Planning

ION Trading Inc. — New York, NY

Directed 200+ annual events across 8 business lines with a ~$10M budget, positioning the events portfolio as a key driver of pipeline generation, customer retention, and new logo acquisition. Partnered with the CEO and Executive Leadership to build ION's multi-year global event strategy. Architected an enterprise event technology stack across Cvent, Salesforce, Power BI, Power Apps, NetSuite, and Concur. Built and led a global team of 11 event leaders across regions and time zones.

June 2016 — March 2019

Senior Event Operations Director

AIM Group International USA — New York, NY

Drove growth of international inbound meetings, events, and incentive programs into the U.S., significantly expanding the North American book of business for clients including Amazon, DuPont, GM, and Aston Martin. Led full-cycle client account management from strategy through execution. Negotiated national preferred venue and restaurant agreements, delivering measurable cost savings across the portfolio.

Earlier Career

Senior Event & Strategy Roles

Fourth Wall Events • MaxVantage/Maritz • IQPC • Strategic Research Institute

Built a career-long reputation for pairing big-picture vision with tactical execution across corporate events, incentive programs, and conference production. Developed expertise spanning pharmaceutical, financial services, technology, and media sectors.

Credentials

Certifications & Education

Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS) Professional certification in incentive program design and management • 2020
Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) Specialized credential in pharma/healthcare event compliance • 2018
Certificate in Event Management New York University (NYU)
AI Business Strategy Johns Hopkins University — In Progress, 2026
Digital Marketing Certification HubSpot Academy — 2026
Certified Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management • 2022
Certificate in Project Management New York University (NYU)
Business Management Studies St. John’s University, Queens, NY • University of Southern California
Community & Interests Volunteer, Montefiore Children’s Hospital • Supporter of St. Jude & Wounded Warrior Project • Salsa dancing • Crime fiction • Travel & experiential design

Let’s Connect

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you’re looking for a strategic consultant, a keynote speaker, a mentor, or a thought partner for your next big event challenge — Adele would love to hear from you.

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