AVP – PCO Services · MICE

Conferences delivered with precision

Dynamic, results-driven MICE professional with over 15 years orchestrating large-scale national and international events. Recognised for leadership in operations, client relations and end-to-end event management — from strategic planning and vendor management to budget control and flawless on-ground execution.

Portrait of Sidharth Biswas
15+
Years in MICE
300+
Conferences delivered
300k
Largest delegate scale
6
Senior leadership roles

Experience

  1. Assistant Vice President – PCO ServicesJan 2024 — Present
    B2B Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
    • Leading professional conference organizing (PCO) initiatives for large-scale national and international events.
    • Strategizing event concepts in alignment with client goals and overseeing flawless delivery.
    • Managing multi-functional teams across logistics, content, technology and hospitality services.
    • Driving business growth through long-term relationships with clients and industry partners.
  2. Head – OperationsMay 2021 — Dec 2023
    RRJ Entertainment & Hospitality LLP
    • Directed end-to-end operations for MICE events, including planning, budgeting and execution.
    • Supervised logistics, delegate registration, vendor negotiations and compliance requirements.
    • Implemented new SOPs that improved event turnaround time and reduced cost overruns.
    • Oversaw multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
  3. Assistant Vice President – OperationsAug 2019 — Apr 2021
    Mike Hospitality LLP
    • Developed and executed operational frameworks for major domestic and international events.
    • Negotiated key contracts with suppliers and venues for optimal cost-performance balance.
    • Collaborated with creative teams to conceptualize engaging event themes and layouts.
    • Trained junior staff and created scalable documentation for knowledge sharing.
  4. Senior Manager – OperationsJul 2017 — Jul 2019
    MCI GeTS India Pvt. Ltd.
    • Handled multi-location event rollouts for corporate and government clients.
    • Ensured compliance with regional laws and operational regulations.
    • Streamlined workflows and reporting with internal teams and external agencies.
    • Reported KPIs to senior leadership and managed vendor SLAs.
  5. Manager – Operations & CRMAug 2016 — Jun 2017
    GeTS Conferences (Unit of GeTS Holidays India Pvt. Ltd.)
    • Led CRM strategies to enhance client retention and satisfaction.
    • Optimized delegate engagement through personalized communication and CRM systems.
    • Implemented CRM analytics to evaluate feedback and improve service delivery.
    • Managed small and mid-sized conferences from concept to completion.
  6. Deputy Manager – Client Relations & OperationsAug 2009 — Jul 2016
    CIMGlobal India Pvt. Ltd.
    • Managed 300+ high-profile conferences and exhibitions with delegate sizes from 50 to 300,000.
    • Liaised with clients to understand event objectives and align operational plans.
    • Oversaw logistics, venue coordination, vendor negotiations, legal compliance and team leadership.
    • Attended IMEX Frankfurt 2015 as a hosted buyer, representing the organization globally.

Key Competencies

Event Strategy & ExecutionClient Servicing & Stakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership & Staff TrainingVendor & Venue NegotiationBudgeting & Cost ControlCommunication & Customer ExperienceMultitasking in High-Pressure Environments

Education

PG Diploma, Marketing Communication Management
National Institute of Advertising, Noida · 2008–2009
Graduate Diploma in Advertising
Algonquin College, Canada–India Campus · 2005–2008

Tools & Languages

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) · Event management tools & CRM platforms

EnglishFluent
HindiFluent
BengaliNative

Contact

sidharth.biswas87@gmail.com

House No. 30, Sector 11D, Faridabad, Haryana – 121006

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