Michelle Turney

Head of Sales & Partnerships, Saudi Arabia
The Bench

Meet Michelle: Our Head of Sales & Partnerships for Saudi Arabia, whose life has been a whirlwind of global adventures—from her childhood in Kenya and the Isle of Wight to her expat years in Dubai and Singapore.

With 25 years in the global conference and events industry, Michelle has built an impressive network and thrived in diverse sectors. When she’s not forging partnerships, she’s off exploring the world (over 65 countries so far!) or embracing her love for adrenaline—think diving, skydiving, and white-water rafting. But at heart, she treasures family moments, especially in the kitchen where she’s perfecting recipes for her upcoming family cookbook.

Fun fact: She’s got a serious fear of birds but dreams of spotting tigers in the wild. And watch out, MasterChef—Michelle might just be your next contestant!