David Saef

David Saef is the executive vice president of MarketWorks and strategy at GES, a global event marketing company with a long history of connecting people through live events. The

company has more than 3,000 passionate employees throughout the world who provide unparalleled service and consistent execution of breakthrough experiences that blend art and science to foster engagement.

David and his team conduct ongoing research to make sure GES is always in alignment with industry trends, growth projections, and client needs. Through GES’s MarketWorks division, his team can offer the same services for clients and their events, focusing on strategy development and marketing initiatives that help clients drive more success.

He thrives as a leading strategist, analyzing performance, developing the vision, and delivering profitable growth plans and initiatives. He is adept at sizing up opportunities and crafting plans to improve FTSE100 and Fortune 500 client performance.

He has developed profitable sales strategies at Exhibitgroup/Giltspur and GES. At MarketWorks, David applies growth initiatives to leading corporate and association clients such as Bell Helicopter, ITW, American Wind Energy Association, and Solar Energy Trade Shows.

David is a frequent industry speaker on strategy, sales and marketing alignment, measurement, and growth strategies.