Country Directors
Christine Estrabeau
Director - France
Here since 2011
Christine has nearly 20 years experience in international events, building her knowledge through operational roles before moving into a management… read more...
Contact Christine
E christineestrabeau@banks-sadler.fr
Christine Estrabeau
Director - France
E christineestrabeau@banks-sadler.frChristine has nearly 20 years experience in international events, building her knowledge through operational roles before moving into a management capacity. During her early career as a Project Leader she worked for several agencies across France and organised a variety of international events, ranging from 10 to 1000 attendees - across all industry sectors.
She took her first steps into management for a major travel management company in 2004, developing a strong network of business relationships with hotels chains, DMC's and airlines companies. She left to pursue academia and, building on her Tourism degree, went on to obtain a master in international procurement. This completed her 360 degree view of the industry which has equipped her to deliver global solutions meeting a range of client needs.
As Director France, Christine oversees operations as well as international business development from the Paris office. She believes in delivering excellent client service and although an avid fan of new technology and innovation, remains focused that great people are the key to a great event.
Julie Norburn
Group Sales Director
Here since 2001
Julie is responsible for the sales and business development throughout our European and US offices. She sold her first event,… read more...
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E julienorburn@banks-sadler.com
Julie Norburn
Group Sales Director
E julienorburn@banks-sadler.comJulie is responsible for the sales and business development throughout our European and US offices. She sold her first event, a fashion show, and project managed it back in 1993 for a well known newspaper group. Having found her calling, she quickly progressed to working with clients on projects such as product launches, conferences and exhibitions.
She joined Banks Sadler in 2001 in a business development role, before taking up the position of Business Development Director and eventually moving on to her current position.
Before joining the company she spent five years living and working in the Middle East and North Africa managing events across various industry profiles.
In her time with the company, Julie has won and managed a multitude of prestigious projects, clients and events.
As Group Sales Director, she targets new revenue opportunities for the Banks Sadler. This sees her working with the procurement, marketing and communications teams and also the travel managers to cultivate and grow new accounts.
Julie is your first port of call if you want to find out how the Banks Sadler team can work with you on future projects. Contact her to discuss how our modern, consultative approach can help you manage everything from your incentives and venue sourcing, to logistics and conference management.
Rosie Ledesma-Bernaducci CMP
Sales Manager - USA
Here since 2011
With over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry, including 16 years in pharmaceutical meetings, Rosie specializes in the field… read more...
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E RosieBernaducci@banks-sadler.com
Rosie Ledesma-Bernaducci CMP
Sales Manager - USA
E RosieBernaducci@banks-sadler.comWith over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry, including 16 years in pharmaceutical meetings, Rosie specializes in the field of global guidelines and meeting compliance issues.
Originally from San Juan Puerto Rico, Rosie started her career in hotels where her ability to speak five languages gave her a definite edge and led to a variety of diverse opportunities; including Travel Director for congresses and international meetings.
She broadened her international events expertise by working for two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies before becoming an independent contractor focusing on international PhRMA meetings serving healthcare professionals. An active speaker in the industry and a regular contributor for blogs and webinars she helped several independent contractors as well as meeting planning companies establish SOPs and learn about the pharmaceutical compliance on both a domestic and international level.
As Sales Director, New York, she remains dedicated to adding value within pharma, medical devices and biologicals compliance and regulations. A member of MPI, IMMPA, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, SPIN, and an avid Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Rosie still finds time to spend quality time with her son and four pets.
