
Architect of world-class stages | Building the next era of IRL experiences for B2B
The best brands in the world know that digital reach alone isn’t enough. Real loyalty, trust and influence are built when people meet in person. That’s why I design live experiences that are as powerful and memorable as they are commercially effective - events that people talk about long after they’ve left them. Over the past decade I’ve led some of the world’s most influential B2B events, generating annual revenues in the high nine figures and running teams of more than 100 people. I build events and experiences that cut through the noise. I’m obsessive about how they look and feel, and I’m hands-on from strategy through to production. I’ve launched new $10M+ events, curated stages for the CEOs of global brands from Gap to Harrods to Pinterest, and built formats that feel more like festivals than conferences. What drives me most is people: audiences who experience something unforgettable, and teams who love the work as much as the outcome. At Shoptalk, my approach raised employee NPS by more than 40 points, proving that culture and excellence go hand in hand.
mmc.vc
shoptalk.com
money2020.com
ascential.com
United Kingdom
CEO & Founder
For Real Events
• www.linkedin.com/company/forrealevents
Oct 2025 - Present
Non Executive Director
Turing Fest
• www.linkedin.com/company/turing-festival
Jun 2025 - Present
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Advisor
Turing Fest
• www.linkedin.com/company/turing-festival
May 2022 - Jun 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Global President
Shoptalk
• www.linkedin.com/company/shoptalk
Sep 2022 - Oct 2025
New York, New York, United States
Director of Programming & Experience
The Garden - Community for the Curious
• www.linkedin.com/company/onegarden
Jul 2021 - May 2022
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
VP Europe
Money20/20
• www.linkedin.com/company/money2020
Jul 2016 - Sep 2021
London
Multimedia Developer
Learning Curve Education
Sep 2007 - Oct 2009
Edinburgh, United Kingdom