Savneet Sachdev
Gurgaon
Summary
Senior Manager – Global Conferences with 12+ years of experience delivering experiential, audience-first events across APAC. Proven ability to manage, plan, and execute complex in-person, hybrid, and virtual events in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Known for strong judgment, attention to detail, creative curiosity, and the ability to pivot quickly while maintaining a positive, solutions-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Global Conferences
Gartner
01.2016 - Current
- Own end-to-end planning, management, and execution of large-scale experiential events including flagship conferences, executive forums, partner activations, and internal employee-facing events across SEA, ANZ, India, Japan, and global markets.
- Support and collaborate with regional leads while independently managing multiple events, demonstrating flexibility across diversified markets.
- Partner closely with external agencies, vendors, AV teams, venues, and internal cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful, brand-aligned event experiences.
- Contribute to creative development by translating objectives into compelling event formats, attendee journeys, run-of-show, and experiential touchpoints.
- Manage multi-million-dollar budgets and timelines, consistently delivering within tight deadlines and financial constraints.
- Lead operational support including meeting planning, documentation, audiovisual requirements, invite management, and asset tracking.
- Execute hybrid and virtual event formats, experimenting with new tools and technologies to scale reach and engagement.
- Exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, proactively identifying risks, calling out obstacles, and pivoting plans as needed.
- Establish and refine best practices and processes to improve speed, scale, and consistency of event execution across the region.
- Recognized for meticulous attention to detail while maintaining a clear view of the overall strategic picture.
- APAC & Global
Events & Hospitality Roles
Hyatt Hotels & Other Organizations
- Built a strong foundation in premium hospitality, live event operations, and high-touch guest experiences.
- Developed early expertise in vendor coordination, on-ground execution, and delivering seamless experiences under pressure.
Skills
- Experiential & Live Event Execution
- End-to-End Project Management
- Creative Event Development & Conceptualization
- Vendor & Cross-Functional Management (APAC)
- Budget & Time Management
- Hybrid, Virtual & In-Person Events
- Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Judgment & Decision-Making in Ambiguity
- Stakeholder & Executive Management
Earlier Experience
Events & Hospitality Roles, Hyatt Hotels & Other Organizations, Built a strong foundation in premium hospitality, live event operations, and high-touch guest experiences., Developed early expertise in vendor coordination, on-ground execution, and delivering seamless experiences under pressure.
Event Formats And Tools
- Press-Style Events
- Conferences
- Executive Forums
- Internal Events
- In-Person, Hybrid & Virtual Formats
- Creative Briefs
- Run of Show
- Budget Forecasting
- Vendor & Agency Management
- AV & Production
- Event Technology Platforms
Core Capabilities
- Experiential & Live Event Execution
- End-to-End Project Management
- Creative Event Development & Conceptualization
- Vendor & Cross-Functional Management (APAC)
- Budget & Time Management
- Hybrid, Virtual & In-Person Events
- Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Judgment & Decision-Making in Ambiguity
- Stakeholder & Executive Management
Professional Highlights
- Delivered 100+ large-scale events across APAC.
- Successfully managed last-minute changes including speaker cancellations, agenda shifts, and operational challenges.
- Trusted partner for executive-facing, employee-facing, and reputation-critical events.
Timeline
Senior Manager – Global Conferences
Gartner
01.2016 - Current
Events & Hospitality Roles
Hyatt Hotels & Other Organizations