Eileen Valois

President, CEO & Executive Producer at Go West Creative

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Eileen Valois is a visionary leader in business strategy, operational excellence, and experiential brand building with nearly 30 years in the events industry. As President, CEO & Executive Producer for Go West Creative, Eileen propelled the agency onto the Inc. 5000 list in 2024, a testament to her innovative leadership and strategic vision.

Eileen’s career is distinguished by her expertise in producing award-winning brand events, entertainment productions, and large-scale professional sporting events. She has successfully spearheaded organizational transformations, and led expansions into emerging markets. As a recognized thought leader, Eileen co-authored event safety best practices in collaboration with MPI, NCS4, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Eileen’s dedication to advancing the industry includes mentoring startups for venture capital incubators, co-founding the Live Events Coalition and LEVL UP Fest during the Global Pandemic, and driving initiatives supporting women in leadership and the next generation through education and workforce readiness. She serves on the Advisory Board for Women in Leadership at the University of Tennessee and the CMA Foundation Board.

Her focus on fostering an empowering workplace culture helped make Go West Creative a finalist for the first time in its history for "Best Place to Work" in 2025. Recognized by the Forbes Business Council and Rolling Stone Culture Council, Eileen continues to set the standard for leadership and innovation in experiential brand building.