HBC Event Services Welcomes Gareth Kaminski-Cook as New Chief Executive Officer

Gareth Kaminski-Cook has joined HBC Event Services as CEO effective immediately. This marks an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to grow and expand our impact in the tourism and events industry.

Based in Winchester, England, Gareth brings an impressive 30 years of experience in market-leading industrial organizations across multiple business sectors. His career has included leadership roles at globally renowned companies such as Saint Gobain, Rexam, BPB, and Danaher, where he played pivotal roles in driving innovation and achieving outstanding results.

Gareth’s leadership credentials are further exemplified by his time serving on the leadership teams of numerous Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, he has served as CEO and board member for several companies listed on the UK stock exchange, where his strategic vision and ability to deliver growth led to significant achievements. "We are so excited to have Gareth as our new CEO for HBC Event Services. Gareth brings a level of management experience and leadership to our team that will greatly assist us in the growth and development of our company. A company is only as good as its people and Gareth is a huge positive addition to our already exceptional team," said Nic Collins EVP/Deputy CEO.  

With experience living and working in Asia, the United States, and Europe, Gareth has a unique global perspective and a proven ability to scale businesses and navigate complex markets successfully. His international expertise will be invaluable as HBC Event Services and our recently launched, proprietary technology, Roomvy™️, continue to expand and evolve. “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to work with the fabulous team at HBC," said Kaminski-Cook. "We have incredible people, a world class service culture and big ambitions to continue improving and growing. I look forward to playing my part in helping deliver our vision to be the best events partner for all of our clients.”

A former Officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers and a Civil Engineering graduate from Birmingham University, Gareth combines a strong technical foundation with a dynamic leadership style, making him exceptionally well-suited to guide the organization into the future.