Jean Oosthuizen

General Manager at The Hanging House

Speaker

With over 27 years of global experience in the live events industry, Jean Oosthuizen is a veteran known for orchestrating some of the world’s most iconic corporate and public experiences. From high-stakes summits to mega-scale brand activations, Jean has built a career on precision, cultural fluency, and masterful execution.

Now the General Manager at The Hanging House, Jean most recently led the successful delivery of COP16 in Riyadh, following his instrumental roles at COP28 Dubai, Expo 2020, and national ceremonies across the Gulf. His experience across UAE, KSA, and international markets makes him a trusted authority on managing complexity, scale, and cross-cultural collaboration in the experiential space.