Ollie Morris with The Event School London has been catching up with International Major Event Professional, Roger Hooker.
Roger is the Head of Production - Operations, FIA Formula E and has been generously sharing his time, expertise and experience as a specialist guest speaker with The Event School's live online classes.
With a wide range of significant experience in strategic senior leadership roles as an event owner & promoter, venue operator and event services provider, Roger's advice to students on our sports, venue and event management courses has been invaluable.
Roger has shared career highlights that include senior roles for:
the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games
the 1st European Olympic Games Baku, Azerbaijan
Wembley Stadium Ltd
Ascot Racecourse
the Singapore Sports Hub
In his conversation with Ollie, Roger shares his experience of managing a team through lock-down, planning for a return to racing with the new world of Covid19 restrictions and considerations in place - and he offers his views on what makes a good event manager and how graduates of event courses can make it in the industry.
Post updated 19/11/20
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