Experience

Smartxpo

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Chairman

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  London, United Kingdom Developed for and by the events industry, SmartXpo (for exhibitions) and SmartConnect (for conferences) identifies what is driving current performance, projects where business is heading, and develops a plan for improved, sustainable growth. SmartXpo provides leading-edge analytics to boost performance and profitability of trade shows, conferences and events. Our suite of ground-breaking applications for event organisers unlocks the power of your data. We offer solutions for… Show more Developed for and by the events industry, SmartXpo (for exhibitions) and SmartConnect (for conferences) identifies what is driving current performance, projects where business is heading, and develops a plan for improved, sustainable growth. SmartXpo provides leading-edge analytics to boost performance and profitability of trade shows, conferences and events. Our suite of ground-breaking applications for event organisers unlocks the power of your data. We offer solutions for portfolio management, automated price optimisation, budgeting, forecasting and margin improvement. Show less



Tramiva B.V.

• Managing Partner

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  London & Amsterdam Sector specific consultants using real world experience and expertise to offer business growth and value creation strategies to the international events industry. Tramiva specialises in strategic development, M&A planning (both buy & sell side), operational excellence, business mentoring & leadership development as well as interim and turn-around management.


Guest Services Worldwide Ltd.
• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Non-Exec Director

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2023


Encore

• United States
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director - EMEA

  • Nov 2018 - Aug 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom Leading 1000 Encore Team Members across EMEA. Member of Global Inclusion Council, Executive Sponsor of Wellbeing@Encore Global BRG, Certified Mental Health First Aider. Encore is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting professionals deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and events. The team consists of more than 14,000 professionals across 2200 venue… Show more Leading 1000 Encore Team Members across EMEA. Member of Global Inclusion Council, Executive Sponsor of Wellbeing@Encore Global BRG, Certified Mental Health First Aider. Encore is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting professionals deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and events. The team consists of more than 14,000 professionals across 2200 venue locations and 50 branch offices across 15 different countries. Show less



GovNet

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CEO

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

  London, United Kingdom Since 1997, GovNet has consistently delivered innovative, thought-provoking and insightful events, ranging from conferences and exhibitions to training courses and forums, all of which are specifically for the public sector. For almost two decades we have provided unrivalled access to reliable and up-to-date information and created a platform where leading industry experts, high-profile speakers and public sector employees can network, form partnerships and work towards a common… Show more Since 1997, GovNet has consistently delivered innovative, thought-provoking and insightful events, ranging from conferences and exhibitions to training courses and forums, all of which are specifically for the public sector. For almost two decades we have provided unrivalled access to reliable and up-to-date information and created a platform where leading industry experts, high-profile speakers and public sector employees can network, form partnerships and work towards a common goal. Now, well established as the UK’s leading public sector events supplier, GovNet incorporates multiple divisions which facilitate every aspect of the public sector, from local government and housing to the NHS and higher education sector. Show less



ITE Group Plc

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Director - ROW & Group Operations Director

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2016

  London, United Kingdom Leadership of a geographically and culturally diverse team of over 400, delivering customer value and satisfaction as well as top and bottom line business growth across multiple emerging markets and industry sectors. Key responsibilities: • Leading geographic diversification strategy with strong focus on sourcing, completing and integrating acquisitions • Driving and delivering exponential top and bottom line growth and margin improvement • Leadership of 15 regional offices… Show more Leadership of a geographically and culturally diverse team of over 400, delivering customer value and satisfaction as well as top and bottom line business growth across multiple emerging markets and industry sectors. Key responsibilities: • Leading geographic diversification strategy with strong focus on sourcing, completing and integrating acquisitions • Driving and delivering exponential top and bottom line growth and margin improvement • Leadership of 15 regional offices across 4 continents • Leadership of group wide International Sales Group Key achievements to date: • 5% operating profit growth in year 1 • Delivery and integration of 5 acquisitions in 18months • Over £1m+bottom line improvement through operating efficiencies • Design and implementation of new, industry- focussed, operating structure • Significant increase in both EPD & NPD activity • Successfully attracted and recruited high calibre direct reports to add vertical expertise in key sectors. Member - ITE Group plc. Risk Committee Sit on risk committee with Exec & Non-Exec board Directors assessing Group wide risk; whether strategic, commercial, Health & Safety, etc. Reporting and recommending to PLC board, strategies and actions to evaluate & mitigate group risk. Show less



UBM plc

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Managing Director, UBM EMEA- Amsterdam & UBM EMEA - Abu Dhabi

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2013

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands Responsible for a global, multi-channel, b2b media business including 16 market leading, worldwide exhibitions, 32 conferences, print and online products with over 6000 exhibitors and 150,000+ attendees.

• Group Director

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2011

  UBM Live is an agile, multi-national division, of a world leading B2B media and information company. We are acknowledged experts in connecting buyers and sellers, training, educating and serving business communities across all media forms from face to face meetings to virtual events. Operating world-wide, we have the flexibility, and serve a broad range of market sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services from small bespoke events to world-leading muti-national trade… Show more UBM Live is an agile, multi-national division, of a world leading B2B media and information company. We are acknowledged experts in connecting buyers and sellers, training, educating and serving business communities across all media forms from face to face meetings to virtual events. Operating world-wide, we have the flexibility, and serve a broad range of market sectors, offering a diverse range of products and services from small bespoke events to world-leading muti-national trade fairs, conferences and on-line information brands.


UBM Built Environment
• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Non Executive Board Member

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

Reed Exhibitions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Group Exhibition Director

  • Aug 2002 - Sep 2007

PennWell Corporation
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Advertisement Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Aug 2002


EMAP (formerly Thomas Telford)

• Group Advertisement Manager

  • Jan 1993 - Nov 1998

  Commercial manager across an integrated media portfolio comprising print, online, DM and events.


The Independent Newspaper
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Canvasser

  • Jun 1992 - Dec 1993