SVP, Americas Events (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SVP, Americas Events (Cybersecurity): Driving the Americas business for the Cyber portfolio with an accent on P&L accountability and commercial excellence. Focus on accelerating growth for flagship brands like Black Hat USA and scaling high-performing commercial organizations.

Location: Must be based in New York or Santa Monica (Hybrid: 3+ days in office)

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 + bonus

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in B2B events and festivals, combining influential creative, technology, and business festivals to drive industry innovation.

What you will do

• Hold full P&L ownership for the Americas portfolio, delivering revenue, margin, and profit targets.
• Drive double-digit year-over-year growth through strategic planning, market expansion, and commercial innovation.
• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Cyber portfolio in the Americas, aligning with global objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Event Directors and the VP of Sales to maximize market penetration.
• Cultivate high-level relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers in the cybersecurity sector.
• Oversee operational excellence and flawless event delivery in collaboration with the Head of Operations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of senior P&L ownership experience in commercial leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering consistent double-digit growth in competitive B2B markets.
• Experience in events, media, or B2B hirify.globaltion services (cybersecurity domain knowledge highly valued).
• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and scaling high-performing commercial teams.
• Must be based in or be able to work from the New York or Santa Monica offices.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits including 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
• Generous PTO (15-25 days depending on tenure), 10 national holidays, and birthday leave.
• Flexibility to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
• Professional development through mentoring platforms and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Strong wellbeing support via EAP, mental health first aiders, and a wellness app.