1997 – 2001 BSc. (Hons) Business and Management Studies – 2:1
University of Bradford, UK
1994 – 1996 A-Levels – Business Studies (A), Geography (B) and English Literature (B)
Netherhall Sixth Form Centre, Cambridge, UK
1989 – 1994 GCSE’s 9 A*- C grades, The Netherhall School, Cambridge, UK
During my career I have organised large-scale international events in the UK, Middle East, and Asia; directed events attended by over 2,000 paying delegates; managed high-profile sporting events; and developed successful industry driven conferences. I have a high level of expertise in the following areas:
May 2011 – to date Consultant
I have worked as a consultant in the capacity of Programme Director, Event Director, Conference Manager and Project Manager for a number of leading event organizers, associations and multinational organizations. My projects to date include:
2019 Events
Dubai World Trade Centre
Petroleum Economist
2018 Events
Haymarket Media
2017 Events
Middle East Energy Events (ME3)
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Mazeej Events
2016 Events
Gulf Business (Motivate Publishing)
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Mazeej Events
ITE Group PLC
Conference Producer for 2nd Global Oil & Gas South East Europe and Mediterranean Conference & Exhibition
Middle East Energy Events (ME3)
2015 Events
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Mazeej Events
Middle East Council for Shopping Centres (MECSC)
DMG
2014 Events
Turret Media
ABTEC
Oman Expo, Oman
Clarion Events, The Energy Exchange
2013 Events
Clarion Events, The Energy Exchange
DMG Events Middle East
MEED, EMAP Middle East
2012 Events
MEED, EMAP Middle East
Clarion Events, The Energy Exchange
REED Exhibitions
IIR Middle East, UAE
World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation, UAE
2011 Events
United Business Media (UBM), UAE
Jan 2009 – July 2010 International Conferences & Exhibitions LLC. (IC&E), UAE
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR
IC&E was founded in 1985 and organizes exhibitions in the Middle East and Asia including GETEX (the Gulf Education & Training Exhibition) and OGS (the Arab Oil & Gas Show)
Feb 2008 – Jan 2009 IQPC Middle East – Dubai, UAE
IQPC is one of the world’s leading organisers of conferences, seminars and in-house training programmes delivering over 2,000 events each year.
Sept 2005 – Feb 2008 IIR Middle East – Dubai, UAE
SENIOR CONFERENCE MANAGER
IIR is part of the Informa Group, the world’s largest Exhibitions & Events Company with a global network of 45 businesses units employing over 8,000 people
May 2004 – Sept 2005 St Martin’s Magazines Plc – London, UK
PROMOTIONS & EVENTS MANAGER
St Martin’s Magazines publish Country Illustrated, Hunting and Country Club UK magazines
Dec 2001 – May 2004 Newmarket Racecourse – Suffolk, UK
COMMERCIAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Newmarket Racecourse is the home of British horseracing, established in 1809 with the world famous 2000 Guineas race