VenueConnect 2025

Shane Beardsley
Vice President of Guest Experiences & Community Partnerships
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center


Shane Beardsley serves as the Vice President of Guest Experiences and Community Partnerships, overseeing the implementation of comprehensive and strategic programs designed to further enhance the customer experience throughout the Javits Center. In this role, Mr. Beardsley leads catering operations provided by Cultivated, the Javits Center’s in-house culinary team. He brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and operations in the New York region. Mr. Beardsley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from the State University of New York College at Cortland and a Master of Science degree from Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor.

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