our leadership

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in event logistics, operations, and client service. This dedicated team works across Canada to support our crews, exhibitors, and clients with consistency, care, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Leadership Team

Mark Howes

President

Mark Howes

What started as his family’s business became the foundation of his career, and he’s worked in just about every role along the way.

Michael Klemm, CEM

Director of Sales and Business Development

Michael Klemm, CEM

Mike has spent more than two decades in the events and tradeshow industry, working with venues, exhibitors, and event organizers across Canada.

Abby Miller

Manager of People & Business Operations

Abby Miller

Abby connects teams, clarifies processes, and helps build structures that make day-to-day work smoother and more consistent across the country.

Christa Robichaud

Controller

Christa Robichaud

Christa oversees Global’s accounting and finance operations.

Joe Buckle

General Manager, British Columbia

Joe Buckle

Joe brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to leadership.

Stephen Furze

General Manager, Alberta

Stephen Furze

Stephen brings more than 20 years of experience in business development, sales leadership, and large-scale event strategy.

Michelle Leckie

Manager of Exhibitor Services & Client Accounts

Michelle Leckie

Michelle brings more than a decade of experience leading teams and delivering complex events across Western Canada.

leadership

What Makes Us Leaders?

Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience and a hands-on, people-first approach. They stay connected to crews, exhibitors, and clients across Canada, balancing strategy with approachability, supporting teams in every branch, and keeping Global moving forward while staying true to the service and consistency our clients rely on. Working together across regions, they lead by example to ensure seamless, impactful event experiences from coast to coast.

We plan ahead, think long-term, and make decisions that move the company, and our people forward.

Leading with Strategy,
Not Reaction

Empowering our Teams
Across Canada

Focused on Continuous
Improvement

Balancing Consistency
with Local Insight

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interested in joining the crew?

Looking to join a team that values hard work, collaboration, and seeing the job through? Check out our current job openings and see where you fit in.