Welcome to WIBF’s newest team member – Jess Funke Maspes
news published date 20 April 2023We are delighted to have welcomed our second full-time employee on Monday – Jess Funke Maspes. Joining as the Corporate Partnerships Manager, she is working with Nicky King to support our institutional members, ensuring they are all maximising the opportunities their partnerships with WIBF offer.
A multilingual senior business development professional with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, Jess has an entrepreneurial mindset, is highly collaborative, has a solid methodology for managing complex sales processes and wants to drive strategic success among our partners. And Jess had this to say on her appointment:
“As a mother of two young women with a background in travel tech (a male dominated industry) and having worked with female wellbeing professionals to grow their businesses, I’ve always been passionate about helping other women upgrade their skills and mindset for greater success, financial independence and fulfillment. I am excited to have joined WIBF, which is at the forefront of the gender equity conversation. I look forward to supporting and collaborating with our partners to make a lasting and positive contribution to the industry, improving opportunities and creating an environment in which women can grow and thrive in their careers.”
We are sure you will meet Jess, either in person or virtually over the coming months, as she gets her feet under the table and settles into the role. Good luck Jess!