Imago Venues celebrates a leadership milestone as its Commercial Director takes on a key role within the UK’s leading consortium of independent venues.

Imago Venues is delighted to announce that Emma Chamberlain, our Commercial Director, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Venues of Excellence Advisory Group.

With over 23 years’ experience at Imago Venues – including the last three in her current leadership role – Emma brings unparalleled expertise in the meetings, events, and hospitality sector. Her appointment reflects her long-standing commitment to the industry and to driving innovation across the UK venue landscape.

Imago Venues has proudly been a member of Venues of Excellence for over 30 years, underlining our dedication to exceptional quality and collaborative growth within the consortium. Emma’s new role as Vice Chair further reinforces this commitment.

Commenting on her role, Emma said:
“I’m really happy to be stepping into the role of Vice Chair at Venues of Excellence. It’s an exciting time for Venues of Excellence, with so much opportunity ahead to strengthen our collective voice and impact. I’m looking forward to working closely with Stewart, Mandy, our fantastic venues, and the wider VoE team to build on the consortium’s success, drive innovation, and ensure we continue to lead the way in excellence across the events industry.”

On her appointment, Stewart commented: “The Advisory Group were unanimous in their support of Emma taking on this new role. Emma has been an active and valued member of the Advisory Group since 2022, and Mandy, the VOE team, and I are so pleased to have the chance to work even more closely with her. Her insight, energy, and commitment will be a huge asset to us all as we continue to drive forward the exciting growth and development of our Venues of Excellence consortium.”

The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Venues of Excellence, following a year of bold developments, including the launch of its refreshed brand and two innovative services – VX Find and VX Deliver – designed to offer enhanced support for conference and event planners.

Mandy shares that exciting times are ahead for Venues of Excellence, its members and the VOE Team commenting: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Emma as Vice Chair of our Advisory Group. Her depth of knowledge, passion for the industry, and strong leadership qualities will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate. With our refreshed brand, the launch of VX Find and VX Deliver, and an expanding portfolio of outstanding venues, Venues of Excellence is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its history. Together with Emma, Stewart, and our dedicated VOE team, we are committed to ensuring our consortium remains the go-to partner for venues and conference and event planners seeking excellence, creativity, and trusted expertise.”

As long-standing members of Venues of Excellence, we at Imago Venues are excited to see how Emma’s leadership and expertise will contribute to the consortium’s ongoing success, helping to shape its future strategy, strengthen member collaborations, and uphold the highest standards of excellence.