Executive Events Lead

About the role: This is not traditional event management-this role is heavily focused on executive engagement. Responsibilities: • Partner directly with Marketing and company leadership to identify and orchestrate executive engagement opportunities through curated event experiences • Develop and execute comprehensive strategy for executive events programs • Own end-to-end planning and execution of Anthropic-hosted executive programs, including customer advisory boards, C-level summits, and strategic partner events • Evaluate and select third-party events (conferences, sporting events, cultural experiences) that align with Anthropic's business goals and design activation strategies for maximum impact • Manage high-touch hosted experiences and premium hospitality at events, both domestically and internationally • Set agendas and develop compelling content programming that resonates with C-level audiences while advancing business objectives • Build scalable frameworks and processes for executive event programs from the ground up in a startup environment • Manage complex stakeholder relationships and program budgets • Measure and report on program effectiveness, including executive satisfaction, relationship advancement, pipeline impact, and ROI You may be a good fit if you: • Have 15+ years of experience in executive events, B2B marketing, or executive relationship management with expertise in high-touch, strategic programs • Excel at working directly with C-suite executives and their offices in matrixed organizations, understanding how to support and enable executive relationships • Are a proven self-starter who can build and run sophisticated programs with small teams in fast-paced startup environments • Have experience managing premium hospitality and event experiences (VIP sporting events, exclusive cultural experiences, high-end venues) • Possess exceptional judgment in curating experiences appropriate for senior-level relationships and confidential strategic discussions • Have deep experience creating content and agendas for executive audiences and can evaluate third-party event opportunities strategically • Demonstrate strong business acumen with a track record of partnering with Sales teams to advance strategic accounts through events • Possess strong strategic thinking combined with meticulous attention to premium experience details and can manage budgets delivering exceptional ROI • Are passionate about AI development and its implications for society Note: This role will require significant travel, up to 40-50% of the time, including international travel to support global executive events and activations. Deadline to apply: None.