US Global Business Council - JABC ยท 5 days ago
Expo Strategy & Delivery Consultant (Advisory Role)
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe US Global Business Council (UGBC) is a U.S.-based, non-profit institution advancing economic diplomacy, global trade, and institutional collaboration between the United States and international markets. They are seeking a Volunteer Expo Strategy & Delivery Consultant to advise senior leadership on planning, governance, and operational readiness for the US Global Innovation & Trade Expo 2026 in Detroit.
International Trade & Development
Hiring Manager
Catherine Roy
Responsibilities
Work directly with the Managing Director to:
Design the Expo master blueprint (phases, milestones, dependencies)
Validate assumptions, timelines, and resource plans
Review and evaluate:
Operational structures
Vendor and contractor readiness
Sales, sponsorship, and exhibitor workflows
Identify execution risks and gaps across:
Programming
Logistics
Commercial readiness
Stakeholder coordination
Recommend course corrections and optimization strategies
Establish delivery dashboards and readiness checkpoints
Support decision-making with fact-based assessments, not opinions
Ensure alignment with:
UGBC governance standards
Non-profit compliance
International event best practices
Qualification
Required
Prior senior experience in large-scale expos
Prior senior experience in trade shows
Prior senior experience in international conferences
Prior senior experience in multi-stakeholder events
Proven background in event planning frameworks
Proven background in risk management
Proven background in delivery governance
Comfortable challenging assumptions constructively
Trusted advisor to executive or board-level leadership
High integrity, independence, and professional discipline
Company
US Global Business Council - JABC
The US Global Business Council - JABC is a U.S.-registered nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening business, trade, and investment relationships between the United States and global markets.
Founded in 2025
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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