james
hobbs
senior director of global programs
Really good at: Mixing up the perfect combination of content, networking and fun for the perfect event
Known for: My amazing sense of style and great hair
Loves: My dog Axel
Guilty as charged: Having Champagne taste on a beer budget
About James
As Senior Director of Global Programs, James Hobbs is responsible for overseeing all aspects of global meeting and conference management for key clients.
James is experienced in managing programs ranging from $50,000 to $25 million in budget. He has extensive experience managing both hotel and convention centers in the U.S. and abroad for programs with attendance ranging from 25 to 2000 attendees. James has worked extensively throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.
In addition, he has managed a variety of suppliers globally to establish local call centers for events, translation services, special event companies, production and audio-visual companies, service contractors, lead retrieval providers, transportation specialists, security specialists and housing management companies.
James holds a Bachelor of Arts in art history and communications from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.