About Us

30 years in corporate events

About enlightened Events

A unique event company with over 30 years in the corporate event space, our experience is demonstrated through the quality of our events, the delivery for our clients and the consistent outcomes we generate.

Enlightened operate on the cornerstones of honesty and integrity. A company that genuinely cares for their partners, clients and staff and distinguishes us from other event companies. Our CSR strategies support our messaging and allow our team to attain the work/life balance they desire.

Our vision

To be the global event partner of choice for clients and executives to support their growth and the delivery of their objectives.

VALUE WE WORK BY

Our Values

Our passion:Committed to delivery of objectives

Our leadership:Providing the best opportunity for success

Our teams:Work together to achieve results

Our future:Innovation is at the heart of what we do

Our ethics:Respect individuality

Advisory Board

Rui Pedro Silva
Global VP Technology,
Adidas

I am honoured to join Enlightened as a board member and with my digital technology and commercial background I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and expertise with likeminded individuals. As a group I am confident we can take Enlightened Events to the next level.

Daniel Fai
Director IT Security,
Procter and Gamble

I am excited and proud for the privilege to join the Enlightened Advisory Board. With over 15 years of experience in the field of Information Security, I am looking forward to sharing, discussing and brainstorming knowledge, new trends and getting connected with all who are interested in Information Security. This to help you better protect your company, your stakeholders and the public. Happy to support growth mindset and contribute the additional value we are targeting to achieve.

Kate Daly
CIO,
Tullow Oil

Honoured to have been asked to join the Enlightened Advisory Board with such a plethora of experience.  I strongly believe the insightful conversations we will have as a group will benefit all those in the IT space.

Gerald Scheurmann-Kettne
CIO,
EVENT Hotels

I am happy to join and support the Enlightened Advisory Board and be part of this great platform.  Additionally, I am looking forward to interesting exchanges that will bring added value for everyone.

Pankaj Mistry
CISO,
EMIS Group

It’s exciting and a honour to join industry peers/colleagues on the Enlightened Advisory Board. In this fast moving tech/digital world it is important to support the industry, have good networks and share insights.

Personally for me it’s a learning journey and gives me an opportunity to contribute and participate on a large platform with some great people.

Anna-Lisa Miller
Group CIO,
Spectris

I’m excited to sit on this advisory board with accomplished experts who I admire and respect, and delighted to have the opportunity to contribute my experience, perspectives and advice in a meaningful way that aligns with our values at Spectris: Aim High, Be True, Own It. My ambition is to encourage and support the next generation of information, technology and digital experts and Enlightened Events provides the perfect platform to do this.

Celia Mantshiyane
CISO,
MTN South Africa

I am thrilled to be a part of the Enlightened Advisory Board with these talented industry leaders. My next ambition is to add value, support and contribute into disciplines of security, Information Technology and the overall digital knowledge in all industries. I look forward to providing my leadership, expertise and at the same time to learn from global leaders and professionals.

Veaceslav Driglov
CDO,
IFCO Systems

I am happy to support and join the Enlightened Advisory Board. I will provide valuable feedback, white papers and articles, host panels and roundtables and mentor the community members to support the Global IT and Digital leaders on their journeys.

Adam Lach
IT Director,
CTL Logistics

The privilege of joining the Enlightened Advisory Board is a great way of sharing my knowledge and experience.
This platform is excellent for personal development, education, and valuable professional connections. It is a win-win for growth on both sides of the table.

Que Tran
Regional CIO / Head of IT, Europe,
DP World

I am very much looking forward to joining the Advisory Board, discussing the technology and digital challenges at the forefront for organisations today and beyond. The Advisory Board provides the ideal platform to collaborate and share knowledge with my peers.

Thijs Hulstman
Director Global IT, Innovation & Digitalization,
DHL

I’m looking forward to joining the Board with a new and fresh approach to connecting people, sharing ideas and best practices on relevant topics. A platform to inspire, be inspired and have fun doing this!

Aleksandar Rodic
CIO,
Fiege Logistik

I’m looking forward to sharing my journey within the Advisory Board on how to build bridges between IT and business through empathetic leadership and that trust is the key to high digital performance. Furthermore, I’m excited to hear about other journeys, experiences and key findings. The Global Advisory Board is a great opportunity to network and learn from each other. Our dialogues and debates will certainly be very insightful and I’m looking forward to discussing the improvement from a thematic and journey perspective. Let’s get started!

Aidan Forman
Director of Technology,
RNIB

I am proud to sit on the Enlightened Events Advisory Board, to join an engaged group of technology leaders with the shared mission and goal of supporting the development of talent in the technology space.

Kash Ghedia
Group CIO,
Applegreen

As a member of the Advisory Board I am looking forward to supporting the growth and development of Enlightened Events.  My role is to collaborate with strategic and critical thinking Senior IT Leaders in the industry and help understand and drive the agenda on current IT challenges as well as innovation in the technology space. I am keen to provide support and guidance for the IT community on their professional and personal journey.

Esteban Remecz
CIO VP Information Technology & Digital,
Maxion Wheels

I’m very excited about joining the Enlightened Advisory Board knowing the creators and many of my colleagues on it, I truly believe with our contributions in the form of articles, white papers, round tables, panel discussions and events we will definitely enrich ourselves and the entire global CXO and IT community as well as the organisations we represent.

Greg Morley
CIO & Board Advisor,
Independent

I’m honoured to support my peers on the Enlightened Advisory Board with shared values, experience and thought leadership. This is a super opportunity to serve the global CxO and tech community. Originally from Cape Town and based in the UK, I have multi-sector experience building high performance teams and supporting private equity transactions, integrations, value creation and carve-out’s.

Natascha Polderman
IT Director,
Schillings

I am thrilled to join the Enlightened Events Advisory Board. The prospect to offer a unique approach to thought leadership for the Global IT community alongside exceptionally talented and diverse peers is an opportunity I could not pass up. Looking forward to getting started and accelerating that change in the next few months!

Belinda Finch
CIO,
Three

Ultra-marathons have finally taken their toll and a broken back means I’m out of action until the New Year. However, I am still thrilled to have been invited to join the Enlightened Advisory Board and rest assured I’ll be fully involved in 2023 and thoroughly looking forward to participating with such talented IT leaders.

Jaine Mwai
CIO,
Standard Chartered Bank

I’m excited and honoured to join the Enlightened Advisory board.  I look forward to sharing and gaining knowledge with my fellow board members and I’m certain the discussions will benefit us, our organisations, and the greater tech world.

Neelesh Pratap Singh
Group CIO,
Airtel Africa

Looking forward to sharing my expertise with all board members involved and hopeful to make a change in this ever-evolving technology world. Thankyou Enlightened for this opportunity.

Jörg Kohlenz
Group CIO,
Vorwerk Services

I am happy and honoured to join the Enlightened Advisory Board. Enlightened Events uses a fresh new concept in combining business and personal objectives for their community. That is what leadership is about. I am looking forward to engaging and mentoring with our community members and to provide valuable feedback with written articles or by hosting panel discussions and roundtables. I really look forward to working with the other board members to support the Global IT community.

Tobias Guenthoer
CIO / Senior Vice President IT,
Stada Group

I am excited to join the Enlightened Advisory Board and provide my expertise to a broader group of senior IT professionals. There is a lot of opportunity to share our professional experience and shape the future digital agenda of our industries.

Emma Taverner
VP IT,
DHL Supply Chain

The diversity of thought and background brought together in the Advisory Board will result in a radically
different experience and outcome for all who participate in Enlightened Events.

I am delighted to join the team to share my knowledge and learn from others. It will be a pleasure to be
involved in providing thought leadership and supporting personal and organisational growth.

Alex Richards
CDIO,
Ibstock Plc

I’m honoured to be sitting alongside a group of extremely talented and knowledgeable individuals. The Enlightened Advisory Board is shaping up to be a real powerhouse in the technical and digital thought leadership space. I’m hoping to learn and share lots!