Simon Benevides | Age 29
National Sales Manager, Corporate Events, The MRG Group, Toronto
Simon Benevides is known for his creative, results-oriented and customer-centric approach to hospitality. As the national sales manager, Corporate Events, for The MRG Group, the graduate of University of Guelph’s Tourism Management program develops and creates sales strategies for five sales and reservations team members to execute across the company’s 15 hospitality and live-event properties in Canada and the U.S.
The 29-year-old hospitality professional began his career as director of Event Technology, Hotel Services, with PSAV before moving on to be Events manager at Shangri-La Hotel Toronto. Prior to joining The NRG Group in 2021, he was Experience manager for events, PR and brand-building agency Burstyn Inc.
“Simon was an integral part of Burstyn’s project team and contributed tremendously to the successful completion of a number of extremely high-quality keynote-speaker events during the depths of the COVID-19 lockdowns,” says Anne Maggisano, vice-president, Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
“Simon embodies a host of admirable qualities, including dedication, approachability, accountability, motivation, empathy and passion” says Ryan Quinn, event sales manager, The MRG Group, “These traits are evident in his work and leadership, and it is difficult not to be impressed by his abilities.”
