Encore Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Encore

Mission

With imagination and skill, the latest technology, and a passion for excellence, Encore creates innovative event solutions that connect, inspire, and transform organizations and experiences globally.

Founding

No information is available

Key People

Ben Erwin - President and CEO

Becky Sheehan - Chief Financial Officer

Michelle Brown - Senior Vice President, Commercial & Operational Excellence

Georgina Flores - Chief Marketing Officer

Tara Higgins - President, Hargrove and Senior Vice President, Direct Customer Sales

Craig Hill - Senior Vice President, US Venue Operations

Whit Markowitz - Chief Legal Officer

Poonam Mohan - Chief Information Officer

Annette Moody - Senior Vice President, Production Group

Mike Stengel - Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Venue Relations & International

Charlie Young - Chief Human Resources Officer

Darius Vaskelis - Chief Product and Digital Officer

Headquarters

Schiller Park, Illinois, United States

Number of Employees

Thousands of industry-leading experts across more than 2,200 in-house venue locations in over 20 countries.

Revenue

No information is available

Core Competencies

Encore is known for being a global leader in event production, creating memorable event experiences across various formats, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid solutions.

Products

Products Offered

Creative, Production, and Technology Services for events in various formats, including Meetings & Conferences, Weddings, Immersive Experiences, In-Person & Hybrid Solutions, Conventions, Trade Shows, and Small Meetings.

High-Level Description

Encore offers end-to-end event solutions, which include creative strategy and design, event branding, and content development, delivered by highly trained local to regional experts.

Key Features

Innovative use of technology to create transformative event experiences.

Customizable event formats tailored to client needs.

Expertise in hybrid and virtual event production.

Comprehensive creative and staging services.

Recent Developments

New Products and Features

Hybrid Events Handbook and Hybrid Events Checklist among other planner tools have been introduced.

Hybrid and Virtual Events expertise increased to meet the industry's evolving demands.

New Partnerships and Recognitions

Awarded the bronze medal for global operations from EcoVadis for sustainability performance.

Named the Official Event Solutions Company by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG).

Recent Achievements

Certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row.

Announced several sustainability initiatives and partnerships focused on reducing environmental impact through responsible event solutions.

Leadership Appointments

Appointment of Michelle Brown as Senior VP, Operations & Customer Excellence, Georgina Flores as Chief Marketing Officer, and Poonam Mohan as Chief Information Officer.

Community Engagement

Organized the Backpack Give Back Day, contributing 1,500 backpacks nationwide with community partners.

Pioneered HR innovations to support frontline workers, including the introduction of Overtime Savings to retain the best service talent.

Conclusion

Encore is a leader in the event production industry, known for its comprehensive solutions that integrate creative strategy, production, and technology. With an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and global reach, Encore continues to excel in transforming ordinary events into extraordinary experiences. Their consistent recognition as a Great Place to Work and their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability define their corporate ethos and operational excellence.