Emily Podesta
Client Services DirectorEmily Podesta is Client Services Director at XSEM, bringing over a decade of experience in events, incentives and client relationship management. She specialises in developing long-term client partnerships, growing accounts and delivering complex event and incentive programmes.
- Over 15 years of industry experience across events, incentives and client services.
- Specialist in incentive programmes, account development and client relationship management.
- Leads the delivery of complex projects while identifying opportunities for growth and long-term client success.
Bio & notable achievements
Emily joined XSEM in 2022, bringing extensive industry experience that dates back to 2011. Throughout her career, she has built a strong reputation for developing lasting client relationships, driving account growth and delivering successful event and incentive programmes that create measurable value.
Alongside account development, she oversees the planning and execution of complex events and incentive experiences, ensuring projects are delivered to brief, managed effectively and remain within budget. Her combination of commercial awareness, operational expertise and relationship-building skills enables her to create trusted partnerships that often extend well beyond individual projects.
Passionate about the events industry and client experience, Emily thrives on helping clients achieve their goals through creative thinking, strategic planning and collaborative delivery. Her ability to balance long-term relationship management with successful programme execution makes her an integral part of our leadership team.
Outside of XSEM
Outside of work, Emily enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle and spending time around horses, a long-standing passion that combines dedication, patience and a love of the outdoors. Whether riding, caring for horses or simply enjoying time at the stables, she values the balance and focus that equestrian life provides. Fitness is another important part of her routine, helping her stay energised and motivated both professionally and personally.
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