Steen Jakobsen joins GainingEdge on 1 September 2025. He spent 14 years as Director of the Copenhagen Convention Bureau and 10 years as Vice President of Dubai Business Events, where he supported destination development and helped establish the Dubai Association Centre. Most recently he served as CFO of Danish biopharmaceutical company Tetra Pharm Technologies.

CEO appointment — sector experience, board roles and industry recognition

GainingEdge Executive Chairman Gary Grimmer said Jakobsen’s strategic experience in destination development, sales and event management will benefit both the company and the wider industry. Jakobsen commented that he looks forward to returning to the global tourism and business events arena and to applying his strategic insights and networks to support clients and accelerate the company’s growth.