FCM Meetings & Events Appoints Victoria Deprez as UK & Ireland Business Leader

London, December 03, 2024: FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing event management specialist and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced the appointment of Victoria Deprez as UK and Ireland, Business Leader. Deprez’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the M&E division as they recently announced a $20 million global investment to target worldwide growth for this segment of the business. 

With over 18 years of leadership experience in the meetings and events industry, Deprez has built a reputation for delivering transformative client solutions across the technology and travel sectors. 

“Our Meetings and Events division has seen significant investment as we focus on unlocking its full potential, and we’re thrilled to welcome Victoria as our new Business Leader for the UK and Ireland, said Frits De Kok, Head of FCM Meetings & Events, EMEA. “With an incredible opportunity for growth ahead of us, her expertise in identifying strategic opportunities and delivering client-centric solutions will be instrumental in positioning us as the go-to travel management company for meetings, events, and event travel. Victoria’s dedication to innovation and her proven ability to create value make her a fantastic addition to our team as we continue to elevate our presence in this dynamic sector.” 

Prior to joining FCM M&E Deprez worked for Leapwork, a Microsoft-backed tech startup, where she played an instrumental role in driving client engagement and building scalable, high-impact strategies. Before joining Leapwork, Victoria held senior roles at prominent industry players including The Institute of Travel Management, Travelport, Event Travel Management and Navan. 

“I'm thrilled to join this exceptional team at such an exciting time for the Meetings and Events division. I’m eager to bring a fresh perspective to uncover strategic opportunities, enhance the client experience, and deliver meaningful value. It’s clear that this team’s commitment to excellence has established it as a trusted partner in the industry, and I’m looking forward to building on that foundation as we shape the future of meetings and events together, said Victoria Deprez, UK and Ireland, Business Leader, FCM M&E. 

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