First speaker announced for IBIS 2017

Nov. 29, 2016
The IBIS Global Summit 2017 is delighted to announce that Alex Hunter, former global Head of Online for the Virgin Group, will be wowing delegates in Madrid next June.

The IBIS Global Summit 2017 is delighted to announce that Alex Hunter, former global Head of Online for the Virgin Group, will be wowing delegates in Madrid next June.

Alex Hunter is a branding and customer experience expert who was part of the founding team of award-winning US airline Virgin America. He then joined Virgin Group as the global head of online, overseeing its global digital strategy including Sir Richard Branson’s personal digital strategy.

With the ability to talk authoritatively on branding, customer loyalty, reputation, marketing and these topics’ intersection with the digital world, Alex will provide the collision repair industry with an external viewpoint of how to tackle the challenges that lay ahead.

The theme for 2017’s Global Summit is ‘The Currency of Trust’, and Alex’s knowledge of brands’ relationships with customers and his proven track record of success will emphasise the importance of trust and a collaborative approach.

The world class content at the IBIS Global Summit consistently receives outstanding ratings in delegate feedback, ensuring the conference maintains its status as the world’s leading collision repair event. The 2017 incarnation of the Global Summit is no different, and Alex is the first of many high profile presentations to be announced.

The IBIS Global Summit will take place at the Meliá Castilla hotel in Madrid, Spain, on 12-14 June 2017, attracting over 350 of the world’s leading industry executives. The event is only possible with the support of our partners 3M, AkzoNobel, Audatex and Fix Auto World.

The early bird booking rate of £1,795 is available until 12 December (after which time the full rate of £1,885 applies) and includes full access to the Welcome Reception on 12 June, access to the full day’s conference on 13 June; the International Dinner on the pitch in Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on the evening of 13 June, as well as the final half day’s conference and delegates’ lunch on 14 June. The price also includes two nights’ accommodation (12 and 13 June) at the Meliá Castilla.

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