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Alex Pratt: How to Lead Major Industry Events – Alex Pratt on Balancing Success with Well-Being

How to Lead Major Industry Events – Alex Pratt on Balancing Success with Well-Being In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Alex Pratt, Group Managing Director at Clarion Gaming, to discuss leadership in large-scale events, business resilience, and the mindset shifts needed to sustain

Alex Pratt
Group Managing Director, Clarion Gaming
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02 · The guest

Alex Pratt

Group Managing Director, Clarion Gaming

I don't have one but here is what GPT said - Feel free to edit Alex Pratt is the Group Managing Director of Clarion Gaming. He joined Clarion in 2016 following its acquisition of iGaming Business (iGB) and the iGB Affiliate event series, brands he was instrumental in developing. In 2021, Pratt was appointed Group Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, overseeing the company's entire gaming division, including live events, digital services, and publishing brands. Under Pratt's leadership, Clarion Gaming has emphasized innovation, player safety, and consumer protection within the gaming industry. He has been a strong advocate for initiatives like the Consumer Protection Zone at ICE London, highlighting the company's commitment to responsible Pratt's extensive experience and leadership have been pivotal in shaping Clarion Gaming's strategic direction, reinforcing its position as a key partner to the global gaming sector.

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03 · Inside this episode

Moments worth queuing up

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:30 Moving ICE to Barcelona
06:30 Starting in Sales
09:00 Journey in iGaming
12:00 Almost Losing the Business Overnight
17:30 Handling Public Criticism and Pressure as a Leader
21:30 Authenticity and setting boundaries
26:00 Vulnerable Authentic Leadership
33:00 The Future of Industry Events and AI in Conferences
38:40 How to Get the Most Out of Industry Events
43:40 Work-Life Balance and Leadership Energy Management

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