Creative Group Inc. today announced the addition of MICE industry veteran Ken Haller to its leadership team as vice-president of Production.

With this addition, the company will expand its focus on innovation. The role will also support the rapid and continued growth of Creative Group’s event production portfolio.

“Creative Group’s meeting and event production team is among the best in the industry, and I’m honored to work alongside such talented individuals,” says Haller. “Together, we will build on the company’s success and take our capabilities to the next level.”

With more than three decades of experience in delivering events, Haller brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for solving client challenges. He has produced large meetings and events, incentive programs, and world tours in more than 37 countries, worked with three former Presidents of the United States, and assisted in the production of the Atlanta Summer Olympic Games. Haller previously owned and served as vice-president of One Smooth Stone beginning in 2002. He then worked as executive producer and director of PRA Production Services when One Smooth Stone was acquired by PRA in 2018.

“Ken is the perfect addition to our exceptional team,” says Melissa Van Dyke, senior vice-president of Integrated Marketing and Innovation at Creative Group. “His leadership and expertise will help Creative Group amplify what we do best – delivering memorable results for our clients and creative transformative experiences that inspire and delight.”

About Creative Group

Founded in 1970, Creative Group is a full-service meeting, event, and incentive agency serving clients in financial services, life sciences, insurance, manufacturing, retail, technology, automotive and hospitality. Employing more than 220 people, the company is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, and maintains offices in San Francisco (California), Appleton (Wisconsin), and Toronto (Ontario, Canada). It has been honored with Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) awards and the CMI 25 Awards, which recognize the top 25 most influential meeting and incentive management companies in the United States.