SHERRI MCGEE

Based out of New York City, Sherri McGee has some twenty-two years of dynamic experience across ownership roles in the restaurant and nightlife landscape. After studying Art & Design in Paris and NYC, she opened her first venture on a whim in 1998, a Greenwich Village lounge concept that saw a decade of noteworthy growth. From aptly managing hundreds of staff to leading high-end event productions, Sherri has the knack for transforming imaginative concepts into practical realities, and there’s no sign of stopping yet. Her latest project, Pergola (2013), brought much-needed life to Manhattan's historic Flower District, becoming a renowned late-night celebrity hotspot.

VICTORIA TKACHEVA

Victoria Tkacheva has spent over a decade in NYC's hospitality industry, blending strategy and creativity to accomplish significant results. In 2013, Victoria joined the hospitality team behind Pergola Restaurant in Flatiron as Director of Events, with her role advancing beyond events to influence overall company growth and culture. In 2019, she joined the prestigious team at Zuma NYC as a Senior Event Sales Manager. There she offered her sales creativity while honing her skills in high-end event design and execution. Through Curated People, she continues to craft inventive ways to foster the evolution of brands and showcase how people can best enjoy unique experiences to create unforgettable moments.

65%

of marketers reported seeing a direct sales lift as a result of event and experiential marketing.
Benchmark & Trend Report

64%

of businesses say they’re increasing their virtual events.
Harvard Business Review

75%

of workers feel that their performance level has increased and virtual team buildings played a role in that.
Boston Consulting Group