Carina Bauer

2025-06-04T00:00+01:00

Carina Bauer joined the club’s board as a non-executive director in June 2026, having previously served as chair of the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation and as a trustee from 2022. She is CEO of IMEX, the Brighton-based international events company she has led for nearly two decades and is widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in the global business events industry.

Her connection to the Seagulls stretches back generations. A lifelong supporter, she comes from a family with deep roots in both the club and the city. Carina’s cousin, Tony Bloom, is the club’s current Chairman and their grandfather, Harry, was vice-chairman back in the 1970s. Her father Ray Bloom—also Chairman of IMEX—is Honorary Life President, after serving for more than 40 years as a director on the club's main board.

Carina has built a reputation as a passionate advocate for sustainability, diversity and inclusion, while also taking a keen interest in leadership development and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Under her leadership, IMEX has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work by the Sunday Times, reflecting her commitment to creating high- performing, people-focused workplaces. Beyond her role at IMEX, she leads the Brighton & Hove Homelessness Fund, co-founded by IMEX, bringing together local businesses to support organisations working to prevent homelessness and help people rebuild their lives over the long term.

Carina's impact has been recognised both locally and internationally. She was named Businesswoman of the Year at the 2025 Dynamic Awards for South East England and was inducted into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders in 2023, in honour of her outstanding contribution to the global events industry.