Gina Zimmer

Senior Vice President of Business Development & Client Services

Gina oversees Client Relations for Union Square Events. After graduating from Fordham University with her MBA in Marketing, she began her career in foodservice as an Account Executive for an Ad agency working on key accounts such as Unilever/Lipton Tea. She then spent 15 years at Compass Group heading up Marketing & Communications for Restaurant Associates where she also oversaw the Sustainability and Wellness efforts for the sector. She then worked at Elior North America where she headed up the business development efforts for the Business Dining & Cultural division leading a national team responsible for five different brands. Gina brings a well-rounded knowledge base to her role having worked closely with operations and clients for the bulk of her career as well as having great insight into consumer preference, guest engagement, sustainability and wellness. She is a board member of the NY State Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation and lives in New Jersey with her husband, two kids and their Chocolate Labrador Roxy.