New Hire: Margaret Dunn Takes On Role as Portfolio Director to Boost Progress and Creativity for ICE Barcelona at Clarion.
Margaret Dunn, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in technology-driven sectors, has been appointed as the Portfolio Director for ICE Barcelona. This appointment, announced by Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter, is a strategic move aimed at helping ICE achieve ambitious growth targets [1].
During her tenure at Easyfairs, Dunn managed a diversified portfolio that included international exhibitions, magazines, award ceremonies, and digital products. Now, she brings this wealth of knowledge and leadership to ICE [2].
One of Dunn's key objectives for the 2026 edition of ICE is to attract more cutting-edge technology providers. This focus on innovation reflects an ambitious growth target, aimed at expanding the presence and variety of advanced technology exhibitors at the event [4][5].
In addition to fostering technological advancements, Dunn also plans to champion the DEIB program and the Sustainable Gambling Zone at ICE 2026. This focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance technologies is a significant shift, featuring solutions in regulation technology that enable real-time audit reporting, instant rule validation, and automated legal compliance checks [3].
The event also aims to expand networking opportunities. This includes a full calendar of speaker sessions, roundtables, and private meetups, strengthening ICE Barcelona’s role as a major hub for business meetings and deal-making in the gaming industry [3].
The relocation of ICE to Barcelona resulted in the largest gathering of gambling industry professionals in history, with over 300 regulators at ICE 2025. Dunn aims to grow this number further, ensuring ICE continues to serve as a crucial platform for industry discussions and regulatory updates [6].
Moreover, Dunn expressed excitement about working on a world-class event that impacts many businesses globally. She joins ICE from Easyfairs, where she spent 10 years as Portfolio Director for the Energy and Logistics Division [7].
Under Dunn's leadership, the ICE leadership team successfully delivered the show's relocation from London to Barcelona. Now, she is poised to lead ICE Barcelona towards even greater heights, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and networking [8]. ICE aims to meet the needs of its global customers who traveled to ICE Barcelona from 186 nations.
References:
- Clarion Gaming announces new Portfolio Director for ICE Barcelona
- Margaret Dunn joins ICE from Easyfairs
- ICE Barcelona 2026: Focus on Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance Technologies
- ICE Barcelona 2026: Aiming for More Cutting-edge Technology Providers
- ICE Barcelona 2026: Expanding Networking and Educational Activities
- ICE Barcelona 2025: Over 300 Regulators Attend
- ICE Barcelona Leadership Team Successfully Delivers Show's Relocation
- ICE Barcelona: A Look at the Future Under Margaret Dunn's Leadership
- As the new Portfolio Director for ICE Barcelona, Margaret Dunn, with her extensive background in technology-driven sectors, aims to attract more cutting-edge technology providers, fostering innovation within the gaming industry and finance.
- In addition to her focus on technology, Dunn also plans to champion sustainability and regulatory compliance, leveraging advanced technology exhibitors to strengthen ICE Barcelona’s role as a major business hub, while promoting DEIB initiatives and strengthening networking opportunities with a full calendar of speaker sessions, roundtables, and private meetups.
