Sharon Roessen

COO, Terrapin

Sharon began her career in B2B publishing before moving into the global exhibitions and conferences space, where she has spent more than three decades building reputation as a highly organised, commercially focused problem solver who delivers results.

She joined Terrapinn in the early 1990s and has been instrumental in the company’s global growth. Now as Chief Operating Officer, Sharon leads company-wide strategy, operations, and technology – turning vision into action, and ideas into scalable, revenue-generating platforms.

Sharon has played a key role in launching and growing some of Terrapinn’s most successful event brands, including EDUtech and Solar & Storage Live, which she continues to lead on a global scale. She has a particular strength in understanding markets, people, and performance – building structures, systems, and brands that grow fast and smart.

Sharon is known for her clarity, curiosity, and commercial sharpness. She brings a calm, methodical approach to complex challenges, with a focus on scalable solutions and measurable impact. She is passionate about showcasing the value of exhibitions as a powerful, responsive channel for B2B marketers and is particularly proud of her role in modernising Terrapinn’s tech infrastructure to empower teams and deliver better customer experiences.

Sharon is also a visible and vocal champion of women in leadership. She actively mentors emerging female leaders and speaks openly about confidence, growth, and self-belief at senior levels.

She is based in London, travels globally for work, and thrives at the intersection of marketing, innovation, and human connection.