Hyve appoints new non-executive director to oversee ESG strategy

Global organiser Hyve Group has announced the appointment of Julie Harris as non-executive director.

Harris (pictured) is currently chief executive officer of Comparison Technologies, a position she has held since November 2019. She has more than 25 years’ experience working in B2B and B2C media and events businesses.

Harris has been in executive leadership roles for more than 10 years and led teams in the UK and internationally, launching, acquiring and growing businesses, Hyve said. She will take on the role of ESG Committee chair, providing board-level oversight of the delivery of the group’s ESG strategy.

Richard Last, chairman of Hyve plc, said: “I am delighted to welcome Julie to the board of Hyve. Julie will be an asset to the group, bringing over 25 years of industry experience leading strategic and digital transformations. I look forward to working with Julie and benefitting from her expertise, as Hyve continues to grow and diversify its products and portfolio.”

Harris said: “I am delighted to be joining the board of Hyve Group plc at such an exciting time in the evolution of the business. Out of the impressive transformation programme that Mark [Shashoua] and his team have successfully delivered over the last five years, has emerged a portfolio of market-leading events, in advanced economies, with a smart digital diversification strategy and I look forward to being part of the next phase of evolution and growth.”