We are thrilled to announce that we have appointed Lee-Anne Caldwell as our new Managing Director at emc3. This marks an exciting new chapter for us as we continue expanding our global footprint and pushing the boundaries of sustainable event experiences.
Lee-Anne joined us six months ago as Head of Client Experience, part of a strategic transition which allowed her to fully immerse herself into our company culture and lay the foundation before stepping into her role as Managing Director. And let’s just say, she’s already making an amazing impact!
CEO of emc3, Alistair Graham, said: “We knew from an early stage that Lee-Anne was a great fit and absolutely the right person to take emc3 forward. She’s already made a huge impact, building strong relationships with the team and clients and bringing clarity to our global growth plans. Her leadership will be pivotal as we continue to scale with purpose.”
With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Lee-Anne brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. She previously spent a decade working at Ashfield Event Experiences (now Emota) where she held the role of Global Senior Vice President and played a key role in their merger with WRG and the subsequent launch of Emota. Her diverse background spans event delivery, account management, strategic consulting, business development, and global team leadership.
Lee-Anne began her career as a psychologist, before discovering the wonderful world of events, where she helped establish the events department in a small medical comms agency. She then moved to Zibrant, taking on a global role. With her strong background in pharma, she sees great potential in working with emc3’s diverse and growing tech portfolio and beyond.
Lee-Anne was drawn to our entrepreneurial spirit, strong brand, and purpose-led approach and she saw an opportunity to make a genuine impact alongside a team that shares her values. Her first six months with us were spent building trust, listening to the team, and identifying opportunities to elevate the business to the next level. Now, Lee-Anne is leading emc3 through a key building phase, developing a robust structure for sustainable growth and ensuring our teams are set up for long-term success.
Known for her open, honest, and incredibly supportive leadership style, Lee-Anne is a champion of transparency and wellbeing. This is especially important in our fast-paced, high-pressure industry, and it’s one of the many reasons we’re so lucky to have her at the helm.
Lee-Anne added, “I’m incredibly proud to step into the role of Managing Director and lead the agency into its next phase of growth. There’s so much potential here, and big ambitions to match. What really stood out to me about emc3 is that the values aren’t just words. The commitment to sustainability runs deep, and the B Corp certification is just one example. I’m surrounded by people who not only care about delivering incredible events but also about making a real, lasting difference. That’s rare, and it’s exactly the kind of agency I want to help grow.”
The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes us!