George Ruje is the Senior Director of Exhibit & Retail Operations at Imagine Exhibitions, where he leads exhibit operations, retail strategy, and guest experience initiatives across the company's touring exhibitions.

With more than 20 years of international leadership experience in attractions, exhibitions, retail, and operations, George has successfully overseen the opening and management of major touring exhibitions across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. His expertise spans operational planning, retail performance, staffing, financial management, logistics, and cross-functional leadership.

Throughout his career, George has built high-performing teams, optimized operational efficiency, and consistently delivered exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial performance. He is passionate about developing people, creating scalable operational processes, and ensuring every exhibition operates to the highest standards.

At Imagine, George works closely with partners, venue operators, and internal teams to deliver world-class experiences that combine operational excellence with memorable guest engagement.