Global Corporate Events Manager

Cato Networks

About The Position

Cato Networks is a leading company in cloud networking and security, offering a converged enterprise networking and security service delivered via the cloud. Founded by industry pioneers, Cato's innovative technology has established a new product category, SASE, with a market projected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028. This role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company focused on becoming a global market leader in enterprise network and secure cloud platforms. The Global Corporate Events Manager will lead strategic event programs, including large-scale industry conferences, global sales meetings, executive customer programs, and experiential initiatives like sporting partnerships. This position requires collaboration with various cross-functional teams such as Brand, Demand Generation, Sales, Product Marketing, Customer Success, Executive Leadership, and Regional Marketing to execute impactful events.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in corporate event management, preferably in a B2B SaaS or technology environment.
Proven track record of executing high-profile global events, including industry conferences, executive customer events, Customer Advisory Boards (CABs), and large internal meetings such as Sales Kickoffs.
Exceptional project management, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience working with executive stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional planning committees.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously across global time zones.
Strong understanding of demand generation strategies and how events contribute to pipeline, customer engagement, and brand objectives.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and international environment.
Experience with Salesforce, Marketo, Cvent, Splash, and other event management platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing sports hospitality events or brand activations tied to global sporting properties is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end management of cybersecurity-focused events worldwide, including industry trade shows, global Sales Kickoff (SKO), Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, customer events, and branded sporting experiences, ensuring flawless execution and measurable business impact.
Lead the planning and execution of the company's annual global Sales Kickoff, partnering with Sales Leadership, Enablement, Product Marketing, HR, and Executive teams, overseeing venue selection, agenda logistics, production, vendor management, attendee experience, and onsite execution.
Plan and execute executive-level Customer Advisory Board meetings in partnership with Customer Success, Product Management, Product Marketing, and Executive Leadership, managing all event logistics, executive engagement, customer experience, and meeting operations.
Drive alignment on creative direction and experiential strategies for global events, developing integrated campaigns and immersive brand experiences in partnership with the Corporate Marketing team.
Oversee all aspects of onsite operations, including booth and venue installation, staffing coordination, schedule management, and real-time issue resolution.
Lead post-event debriefs and provide detailed impact assessments, performance metrics, and actionable recommendations to Marketing and Brand teams.
Manage third-party vendors, including contract negotiation, service quality, and delivery timelines.
Develop and maintain event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with business priorities.
Oversee ancillary events, including webinars, executive roundtables, and roadshows.
Manage event technology platforms and tools to support registration, attendee engagement, and reporting.
Measure, analyze, and report on event KPIs and ROI, using insights to optimize future programs.