Pavel Dmitriev

I am consulting the government entities and private sector organizations worldwide in strategy and managing all the stages of events preparations of different levels and scopes. Within the services provided, my strengths are: - SOPs, milestones tracking implementation; - CJM; - Commercial; - Hospitality, Guest Relations, Protocol and GR; - Partnerships planning; - Project management; - Event management; - KPI goals research.

Leading the development and delivery of high-profile cultural, artistic, and visitor-experience projects across Saudi Arabia, including museums, biennales, exhibitions, and large-scale national events. My role bridges creative direction and project execution, structuring tender strategies, budgets, and technical submissions while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and international partners. - Managing design, production, and operational scopes for cultural infrastructure and event projects for the Ministry of Culture, Visual Arts Commission, King Salman Park Foundation, and other Vision 2030 entities. - Overseeing concept-to-completion delivery for biennales, art exhibitions, and visitor centers, integrating curatorial, architectural, and technical components. - Aligning stakeholders, consultants, and contractors under unified project methodologies emphasizing quality, sustainability, and storytelling through design. - Preparing project frameworks, BOQs, and procurement strategies to ensure fiscal efficiency and compliance with local content and sustainability standards.

Directed the planning, design, and operational rollout of high-profile public events and visitor experiences, laying the foundation for the company’s transition toward integrated cultural and entertainment activations. My scope included managing full-cycle RFP processes, vendor negotiations, and large-scale operational delivery across high-profile platforms such as the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Saudi Games, and Saudi Seasons. I oversaw multiple venues, premium hospitality programs, and guest experiences for up to 30,000+ attendees, achieving cost savings exceeding 60 million SAR while maintaining top-tier quality and compliance. This role demanded strategic oversight, stakeholder alignment, and seamless execution across complex multi-venue projects under tight timelines.

Managed overall project scope, including event planning and organization, VIP and VVIP services, and opening/closing ceremonies. Ensured consistent hospitality service levels. Delivered exceptional event management to 5K+ attendees from 200+ countries.

Managed Russian participation in Expo 2020, partnerships, and B2B/B2C events from start to finish. Conducted market research, developed event concepts, allocated budgets, secured venues, and liaised with suppliers. Focused on improving guest experiences, resulting in successful service of 2,5M visitors and 7K+ VIP guests in 6 months, including Heads of State and dignitaries across 60+ international events.

My role involved developing a guest services plan that included VIP/VVIP zones and managed welcome desk services. The plan significantly enhanced the client experience, resulting in elevated satisfaction and loyalty.

Managed sponsor and guest portfolios, optimized expenses in area activation partnerships, stayed ahead of industry trends, identified growth opportunities, collaborated with colleagues, delivered exceptional results.

My own innovative restaurant project, where I was fully involved in every aspect of the development process. From the initial conception to the establishment of the restaurant, I oversaw all the financial planning, budgeting, partnerships, and PR strategies. It was an exciting journey, and I'm proud to have been a part of it. I learned a lot about the industry and hospitality itself from another angle.

Managed negotiations, procurement contracting, GR, lobbying, hotels construction planning, and FIFA official events for 470+ hotels across 11 host-cities during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ cycle.

I developed company's sport venues usage concept and employees supporting sport motivation strategy. Worked on commercial usage of existing infrastructure and revenue streams projects.