The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has appointed Thomas Morgan as Head of Venues and Events Delivery.
In his new role, Thomas will lead and develop the venue and events teams across RIBA’s historic headquarters, 66 Portland Place in London. He will be responsible for increasing commercial contribution to the charity and activating new private hire event streams in order to hit the institution’s ambitious annual growth rates and targets.
Thomas brings with him significant experience in the events sector having previously spent 6.5 years at English National Opera, with the last 18 months as Head of Events. During his time at ENO, Thomas was tasked with achieving 6-figure targets by building a fresh portfolio of events, maximising revenues from private functions and events, as well as growing successful new programmes including the award-winning ENO TV, and overseeing large-scale and high-profile activities.
Since joining RIBA at 66 Portland Place, Thomas has been instrumental in the conception and delivery of new initiatives and activities including the venue’s recent Open House event – a half-day session attended by notable corporates and agents which was framed by topical discussions hosted by some of the industry’s respected voices.
Thomas Morgan, comments: “I am excited to be heading up the Venues and Events delivery departments at RIBA at 66 Portland Place. This breath-taking Art Deco masterpiece is an incredible setting for high-profile events with a strong client base. I am looking forward to working with the team to maximise the potential for commercial success, with new initiatives, programmes, and event opportunities, whilst raising even greater awareness of the capabilities of our heritage building within new sectors and markets.”
