Makers Fund
US$1B+ AUM Global interactive entertainment industry focused venture capital fund
Job Title: Head of Events
Location: Singapore
About Us:
Established in 2017, Makers Fund is global interactive entertainment industry focused venture capital fund with US$1.2 Billion in assets under management. Makers backs leading entrepreneurs, investing in seed to late stage companies working on the next industry defining gaming experiences to the technology underpinning them.
To date, we have invested in more than 100 companies across 12 countries and are supported by Limited Partners that include leading endowment funds, sovereign wealth funds and institutions from around the world. Makers Fund has presence in USA, Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
To learn more about Makers Fund, kindly visit: http://www.makersfund.com
About The Role
The Head of Events will lead Makers external and internal events globally, such as our Annual General Meeting, Knowledge roundtables, networking events and curated dinners. The individual will be responsible for managing, supporting and executing on the events, working alongside the Makers investment and operations team. The role requires practical experience in event logistics, and venue management and travel across US/Europe/Asia.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages high-profile and complex events, acting as the lead on global events involving multi-region support.
- Provides consultative planning support for all events to ensure exemplary event experience.
- Manage multiple programs/events, across various industry verticals, with creativity, innovation, and strategy, delivering world class creative execution.
- Oversees logistics (transportation, venue, accommodation), decoration, entertainment, catering, swags, and all other event needs.
- Provide onsite support during the larger event execution, coordinating event support needs.
Skill and Requirements:
- 5 – 7+ years’ event management and/or AGM, Summit and Conference planning experience preferred.
- Strong experience dealing with events in the USA, EU, Singapore and other Asian countries with proven track record of successfully managing those scale events.
- Willing to travel for on-site events. This role will be assigned to a primary location but will require flexibility to travel to support across countries as required.
- Experience in entertainment or tech industry is a must.
- Experience in event management for up to 200 attendees
- Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to execute tasks independently and efficiently.
- Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player.
- Adaptability to situations and ever-changing demands.
- Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.
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What We Do
Makers Fund is a global interactive entertainment venture capital firm focused on early stage investments. The team supports founders through an extensive network and deep experience in the industry.
Makers Fund has presence in San Francisco, London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
