Business Strategist Lead

Business Strategist Lead & Conference Producer : Global CIO Conclave About Us: Contenporary Marketing is a specialized marketing firm working exclusively with IT and technology organizations to help them grow through strategic events, PR, and digital marketing. Our proprietary intellectual property, Global CIO Conclave , is a premier platform bringing together over 600+ CXOs across India and the Middle East for thought leadership, collaboration, and business acceleration. We’re now seeking a Business Strategist & Conference Producer who can take this IP to the next level, someone who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, client relationships, and high-level content leadership Role Overview: The Business Strategist & Conference Producer will be responsible for conceptualizing, curating, and executing CXO-level engagements, roundtables, and conclaves under the Global CIO Conclave banner. The role demands a combination of strategic thinking, relationship management, business development acumen, and thought leadership understanding of the IT ecosystem. You’ll work closely with CXOs, technology leaders, and partner organizations to shape conversations that matter, while ensuring the conclave’s business objectives are met and scaled year-on-year. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Planning Design and execute the annual roadmap for Global CIO Conclave , including new themes, vertical-specific editions, and expansion into new geographies. Identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and monetization avenues (sponsorships, memberships, digital content series, etc.). Align with leadership on strategic positioning and long-term value creation for the brand. Conference Production & Content Strategy Conceptualize and produce high-impact CXO engagements — roundtables, leadership dinners, summits, and think tanks. Research and develop event themes, agendas, and discussion topics in line with current IT and business trends. Identify and invite top industry speakers, moderators, and influencers. Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to ensure brand consistency and storytelling excellence. CXO & Partner Relationship Management Build and nurture deep relationships with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs and CDOs across industries. Engage regularly with CXOs to understand their perspectives and challenges, and align them with the Global CIO Conclave’s objectives. Manage and grow relationships with technology partners (OEMs, distributors, system integrators, etc.) to ensure strategic collaboration. Client Relationship & Business Growth Act as a strategic advisor for key clients, understanding their business objectives and aligning them with conclave initiatives. Work closely with the sales and sponsorship teams to support partnership discussions and renewals. Maintain strong follow-up and relationship continuity post-events to convert engagements into long-term partnerships. Execution & Collaboration Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, design, event operations, and PR teams to deliver flawless event experiences. Lead the content and speaker management process end-to-end. Oversee event moderation and on-ground hosting when required. Qualifications & Skills: 7–12 years of experience in business strategy, conference production, or client relationship management , preferably in the IT/B2B or CXO engagement space . Deep understanding of the enterprise technology ecosystem and familiarity with CXO-level networking dynamics. Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills. Strong analytical and research skills, ability to translate trends into meaningful content and formats. Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships with professionalism and insight. Entrepreneurial mindset, self-driven, creative, and outcomes-focused. Willingness to travel across India and internationally for events and client engagements.