BA Economics/English, Oxford Brookes University. Board Director for 20 years, previously MD of Merricks Media. Over 20 years experience in media and marketing communication. Extensive experience leading and directing projects in large and small companies. Worked alongside multiple start-ups to deliver a value proposition. Passionate about delivering high quality conferences and events globally.

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” - Steve Jobs

Over 25 years of experience in running events, magazines and websites. Previously worked as Board Director on the technology division at Future PLC and alongside Chris Anderson, Curator of TED Global. A regular contributor to TV, radio and conferences across the globe.

"I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it." Walt Disney

An accomplished communications professional with 20 years experience working on a wide range of consumer technology brands, including the launch of the first Wearable Technology Show in 2014. Having worked on a number of tech shows, passion and energy are key drivers to making an event successful

“We don’t stop playing because you grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw.