• by Ray Schultz , December 3, 2024

Bloomberg Media has hired Leigh Gilmore as global head of Bloomberg Live Experiences.

The franchise includes Bloomberg New Economy and Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, and covers global line-up of signature events, summits and forums across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Latin America.

Previously, Gilmore was general manager, live journalism & events at Dow Jones, overseeing the growth of such domestic and international events including Journal House, CEO Council, WSJ Tech Live and The Future of Everything Festival.  

Prior to joining Dow Jones, Gilmore led global operations and corporate strategy for C5 Group Inc. 

“I’m delighted to have Leigh on-board to build on the success of Bloomberg’s impressive suite of live events. Her knowledge in running global conference businesses together with her experience in finding and growing new revenue opportunities will help take Bloomberg Live Experiences to a new level,” says Karen Saltser, CEO of Bloomberg Media, to whom Gilmore will report. 

Gilmore comments, “From Bloomberg House at Davos to the New Economy Forum and the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit, Bloomberg’s unique ability to combine unrivaled editorial excellence with a highly engaged global audience sets it apart.”