Margaret Dunn named as Portfolio Director of ICE Barcelona by Clarion, aiming to boost expansion and innovation for the event.
New Appointment at ICE Barcelona: Margaret Dunn to Drive Growth and Innovation
Margaret Dunn, a seasoned industry veteran with over a decade of experience, has been appointed as the Portfolio Director for ICE Barcelona. This strategic move by Clarion Gaming aims to consolidate ICE's position as the most important global business event in the gaming industry [1][2].
Dunn joins ICE from Easyfairs, where she served as Portfolio Director for the Energy and Logistics Division, overseeing international exhibitions and related products [1][2]. Her tenure at Easyfairs was marked by success, including the successful relocation of a significant event from London to Barcelona [3].
In her new role at ICE, Dunn's key objective for the 2026 edition is to attract more cutting-edge technology providers. She also aims to grow the number of industry regulators attending, which currently stands at over 300 [4]. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability (DEIS) are also high on her agenda, with a commitment to championing the DEIB program at ICE 2026 [5].
Another priority for ICE 2026, as mentioned by Dunn, is the Sustainable Gambling Zone, which was successful in a previous edition of ICE [6]. Dunn expressed enthusiasm about working on a world-class event that impacts numerous businesses globally and provides a unique opportunity to effect change in the industry [7].
Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, announced Dunn's appointment, highlighting her leadership and experience in dynamic, technology-driven sectors as vital to achieving ambitious growth targets and serving ICE's global customer base [1][2]. The ICE brand aims to meet the needs of its global customers, who traveled to ICE Barcelona from no fewer than 186 nations at the 2025 event [8].
With Dunn's appointment, ICE Barcelona is poised to further its influence and footprint in the gaming industry, driving innovation, policy evolution, and sustainability efforts within one of the world’s largest international gaming business platforms [1][2][3][4].
References: [1] Clarion Gaming Press Release, [Link] [2] Margaret Dunn's LinkedIn Profile, [Link] [3] Easyfairs Press Release, [Link] [4] ICE Barcelona 2025 Statistics, [Link] [5] Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Initiative, [Link] [6] Sustainable Gambling Zone at ICE, [Link] [7] Margaret Dunn's Interview, [Link] [8] ICE Barcelona 2025 Attendees, [Link]
- Margaret Dunn's strategic focus in her new role at ICE Barcelona includes attracting more technology providers in the casino and gambling industry, aiming to leverage technology for innovation.
- In an effort to foster growth and diversity, Dunn plans to increase the number of industry regulators and champion the DEIB program at ICE Barcelona, emphasizing sustainability and equity.
