An experienced CEO and entrepreneur in the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Guy has led start-ups, major projects and growth companies in three continents as founder CEO or head of Business Development. From Rock concerts and sporting events to real estate, from club chains to chess Olympiads, tourism initiatives, major events and international exhibitions.

He has pioneered new concepts, new market entries and set up Mancos, Devcos and Boards in several countries. From 2018, his passion and purpose has been impact. For a personal overview, visit www.guyguillemard.com.

Career highlights include:

• Opening and leading the highly successful Dubai World Trade Centre for its first decade, setting new standards of service, full occupancy, creating a group of related profit centres, the best exhibition calendar in MENA and rental rates 20% over market.
• Founding member of Dubai Business & Tourism Development Board, founding board member of Emirates Golf Club.
• Helped win and stage the 27th Chess Olympiad in Dubai (teams from 129 countries).
• Grew Asia’s leading Club business from 7 clubs to 32 in 16 countries, Asia Pacific 
• Founder & Group CEO of Signature Clubs International with leading clubs in the UAE, Bahrain, Kenya and Nigeria.
• Establishing new trade shows and market-leader rock concert and event programs at Earls Court and Olympia, in London.
• Leading marine archaeological expeditions and excavating The Batavia, a famous Dutch East India Co flagship that sunk in 1629 off West Australia.

Guy has a BSc from Bristol University.