Overview
Sarah Diplock holds the position of Principal, Head of EMEA Events at KKR[1][3]. Diplock is a senior events leader with experience building and scaling regional event functions across EMEA and APAC within global financial institutions[2]. Prior to joining KKR in September 2022[3], Diplock served as Director of EMEA/APAC Events at The Blackstone Group from June 2014 to September 2022[4]. Earlier roles included Event Manager for Investment Banking & Securities at Investec from June 2006 to June 2014[5], Project Manager at Avanti Events from January 2005 to March 2006[6], and Senior Conference Co-ordinator at the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust from June 2001 to December 2004[7]. Diplock attended Querns School from 1983 to 1990[9] and St Clotildes from 1990 to 1997[8].
Profile introduction
Senior events leader with a proven track record of building and scaling regional event functions across EMEA & APAC within global financial institutions. Experienced in designing and delivering high impact, multi market event strategies that drive client engagement, brand positioning, and commercial outcomes. Recognised for combining strategic leadership with operational excellence, developing high performing teams, implementing scalable processes, and managing multi million pound budgets with a focus on efficiency and measurable ROI. A trusted partner to senior stakeholders, with the ability…
Career history
- Principal, Head of EMEA EventsSep 2022 to presentKKR
- Director of EMEA/APAC EventsJun 2014 to Sep 2022The Blackstone Group
- Event Manager - Investment Banking & SecuritiesJun 2006 to Jun 2014Investec
- Project ManagerJan 2005 to Mar 2006Avanti Events
- Senior Conference Co-ordinatorJun 2001 to Dec 2004Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT)
Education
- St Clotildes1990 - 1997
- Querns School1983 - 1990
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