Encore Names Evan Swidler Chief Human Resources Officer 

Swidler, a seasonedu202fleader with expertise in cultural transformation, talent development and operational discipline, brings capabilities to support the Encore belief that its talent is the heart of the company. His experience spans large public and privately-owned companies in healthcare and technology.

u201cOur success in creating extraordinary event experiences is a credit to our team members, and Evanu2019s vision for building a high-performing, hospitality-minded culture will strengthen the way we serve customers to deliver world-class events across the globe, said Ben Erwin, President and CEO at Encore. u201cHis appointment reflects our commitment to a culture where team members will power our next chapter of growth.u201d

Most recently, Swidler served as Chief People Officer for Circana, a global analytics and technology company, where he led all HR functions. Under his leadership, he oversaw the integration of multiple acquisitions, led a series of transformational HR programs to enhance the employee experience, increase global career growth, and foster company culture alongside the introduction of the Circana brand.

Swidler previously served as CHRO at ATI Physical Therapy, Senior Vice President of HR at The Nielsen Company, and spent the first decade of his career at Accenture in their Management Consulting practice. He earned both his bacheloru2019s degree in industrial psychology and masteru2019s degree in HR & Employee Relations from the University of Illinois.

u201cIu2019m thrilled to join Encore and build upon its terrific foundation. Encore has much to celebrate in being one of Fortuneu2019s 100 Best Companies to Work For^u00ae, but itu2019s clear the culture is to innovate further in creating programs to attract, develop and retain the industryu2019s best workforce,u201d said Evan Swidler, Chief Human Resources Officer at Encore. u201cI look forward to learning more about Encore, listening to feedback, and partnering with our leaders to create even more opportunities for our team members.u201d

About Encore
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting moreu202fthan 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide.u202fEncore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^u00ae and has been a certified Great Place To Worku2122 for four years running,u202freflecting the company’s investment in its people as the foundation of customer success.u202fHeadquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific. Learn more atu202fencoreglobal.comu202fand connect with Encore onu202fLinkedIn.