Heather L. Holst-Knudsen

Managing Partner

What I do: I run all aspects of the business including working directly with each client to drive growth, innovation and new business models.

A top performing multi-functional executive in the events, media and event tech industries, I am passionate about all things related to sales, revenue stream innovation, & new organizational structures. I am particularly adept at helping my clients achieve growth during challenging times. I have won and failed leading my own businesses and through those experiences, I have learned. I share what I know openly with all my clients. I live by being honest, true, transparent and authentic and I use my strategic planning abilities coupled with operational expertise to deliver results that matter. ​

In my role as Founder and President of Manufacturing Enterprise Communications, I broke the rules by:

Creating the industry’s first media-produced paid membership organization for CXOs in manufacturing

Launching a stellar and credible awards program that amplified and grew almost every other revenue stream  across the entire media portfolio

Founded and launched the industry’s most well-respected CXO level event that combined a robust content program, pre-scheduled buyer-supplier meetings, curated networking events, awards, a high-end exhibition, and a live broadcast to digital participants.

Developed content marketing strategies, webinars, and lead nurturing and scoring programs for our customers before any of our competitors

I am passionate about developing female leaders and am unafraid of breaking more rules. 

​I love to travel, cook, and spend time with my husband, daughter and our awesome rough collie, Frankie.