Meet the team

OUR FOUNDERS

Andrew Deakin

Founder & CEO

Me in four words: People, Motivate, Family, Exercise

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Chris Peacock

Founder

1966 - 2023

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SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Pauline Beattie

Managing Director

Me in four words: Tenacious, Mentor, Outdoors, Determined

Call me when: You need the human touch

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Amanda Riley

Finance Director

Me in four words: Bubbly, Competitive, Number-cruncher, Driven

Call me when: You need a calculator!

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Rebecca Hollis

Operations Director

Me in four words: Generous, Foodie, Persistent, Family

Call me when: It’s all about the detail

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Molly Lissaman

Events Director

Me in four words: Resourceful, Outgoing, Caring, Honest

Call me when: You need fresh and exciting event ideas!

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CLIENT SERVICES

Sarah Payne

Head of Account Management

Me in four words:  Fun, Talkative, Loyal, Foodie

Call me when: Google takes too long

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SOFIA TRANTER

Head of New Business

Me in four words: Tenacious, Competitive, Travel, Outdoors

Call me when: You have a problem with MICE

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Joanne Coe

Account Manager - sCOTLAND

Me in four words: Organised, Detailed, Horses, Dressage

Call me when:  You need a spreadsheet

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Julie Dawkins

Sales Executive

Me in four words: Witty, Sassy, Negotiator, Direct

Call me when:  You want straight talking

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Sophie Colden

Account Manager

Me in four words: Reliable, Friendly, Foodie, Adventurous 

Call me when: You would like attention to detail

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Laura Napper

Business Development Manager

Me in four words: Approachable, Positive, Driven & Travel

Call me when: You’re ready for a fresh approach

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Sally McNamara

Accommodation & Travel Manager

Me in four words: Dramatic, Approachable, Northern, Observant

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VENUE SOURCING

Jayne Turnor

Team Manager

Me in four words:  Honest, Protective, Loving, Funny

Call me when: There’s no technical issues

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Rachel Dean

Senior Events Consultant

Me in four words:  Dedicated, Adaptable, Calm, Inquisitive

Call me when: You’re in need of some positivity

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Emily Food

Events Consultant

Me in four words: Motivated, Fun, Loving, Loyal

Call me when: You need a hero!

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Esme Gale-Kinder

Events Consultant

Me in four words: Positive, Friendly, Helpful, Passionate

Call me when: You need a positive attitude and a solution with a smile

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Karen Rogers

Team Manager

Me in four words: Chatty, Pink, Prosecco, Reliable

Call me when: You are having a bad day and need a laugh

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Georgina Foxall

Events Consultant

Me in four words: Easy-going, Conscientious, Outdoorsy, Optimistic

Call me when: You need reassurance it will be okay

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Krina Parmar

Events Consultant

Me in four words: Family, Creative, Feeder, Flexible

Call me when: You’re looking for something out of this world

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Charlie Burbidge

Events Consultant

Me in four words: Bubbly, Outgoing, Foodie, Outdoorsy

Call me when: You want someone to be as excited about your event as you are

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Taylor Findley

Events Consultant

Me in four words: Professional, Organised, Caring, Sociable

Call me when: You need attention to detail

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EVENT MANAGEMENT

Chloe Stretton

Event Manager

Me in four words: Driven, helpful, kind, travel-lover

Call me when: You need a spark of inspiration

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Hayley Love

Event Manager

Me in four words: Friendly, Driven, Creative, Detail-focused

Call me when: The details matter!

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Patrick Le Grice

Digital Services & Events Developer

Me in four words: Kind, Focused, Family, Food

Call me when: You want to discuss events, venues, sport, holidays or food!

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Rosie Cribdon

Event Manager

Me in four words: Chatty, Foodie, Caring, Honest

Call me when: You need a restaurant recommendation

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Carla Garman

Event Manager

Me in four words: Organised, Experienced, Confident, Adaptable

Call me when: You need to get something done

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MARKETING & BUSINESS SUPPORT

Lewis Hall

Digital Marketing Manager

Me in four words: Four Me Words

Call me when: You want something jazzing up

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Emily Hill

PA to the Managing Director

Me in four words: Creative, Fun, Caring, Witty

Call me when: You’re losing the plot

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FINANCE

Diane Kibbler

Billback Assistant

Me in four words: Dedicated, Helpful, Family, Cake

Call me when: 2+2 =6

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Trina Browning

Accounts Assistant

Me in four words: Detailed, Attentive, Musical, Theatre

Call me when: The problem is in the detail

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Jodie Thurston

Accounts Assistant

Me in four words: Travel, Animals, Reading, Trivia

Call me when: You need a highlighter

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Michelle Berry

Credit Controller

Me in four words: Determined, Loyal, Travel, Books

Call me when: You’ve got a payment date

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Tayla-May Rawbone

Accounts Assistant

Me in four words: Foodie, Pink, Funny, Confident

Call me when: Nothing makes sense!

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Molly Deakin

Accounts Assistant

Me in four words: Happy, creative, hardworking, honest

Call me when: You want to go for coffee

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SUPPORT

Zoe Deakin

Administrator

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Tracy Panteli

Event Support

Me in four words: Friendly, Compassionate Conscientious, Reliable

Call me when: You need to find a bargain

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Matilda Riley

Sustainability Specialist

Me in four words: Empath, Laughing, Caring, Sustainability

Call me when: You want to create an impactful legacy

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Maisy Deakin

Event Assistant

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