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Zinnia Angus

Chief People & Culture Officer

Biography:: Zinnia joined Montgomery Group in 2016 as HR Director and now serves as Chief People & Culture Officer, overseeing teams across Africa, Asia, and Europe. She began her career in book publishing with Bloomsbury Publishing, where she worked alongside renowned authors such as Margaret Atwood, Anthony Bourdain, Khaled Hosseini, and J.K. Rowling, playing a key role in the company’s growth during the success of the Harry Potter series.

In 2005, Zinnia moved to South Africa and took on the role of Sales Director for The Other Guide, a travel industry start-up. After a successful career in sales, she retrained in Human Resources and joined Montgomery Group to lead its people strategy. Over the past decade, she has focused on developing innovative HR programmes and structures that support a high-performing, diverse, and globally engaged workforce.

Beyond her role at Montgomery Group, Zinnia is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness in the events industry. She contributes to the UFI HR Working Group and works on several cross-industry working groups in the UK, helping to shape people-first initiatives across the sector.

Workshop

11/20/2025 | 17:20 - 18:20 | Room 201C - level 2