Ops Squad

Meet the Squaddies

Our team have a wide range of skill sets and extensive experience across the industry having

previously been venue managers, event directors, contractors, operations managers and security and together, we are #one team!

Ops Squad are fully insured with public liability and professional indemnity cover.

Meet our

Core Team

Anna Anson

Anna has been in the industry for over 30 years and there isn’t anyone she doesn’t know, she is a great problem solver with an eye for detail and a thirst for champagne! She has a passion for cricket and I’m sorry to say but she supports the spurs.

If you want to know to know the sports score’s she’s the one to ask!

Steve Bullock

Steve has also been in the industry for over 20 years and there isn’t anyone he thinks he doesn’t know! He has a creative mind and will help you create some stunning features whilst also keeping an eye on your budget! He will also help manage your sponsors to ensure that they get full value for money in terms of branding and experience.

Sarah Gilley

Sarah started in graphics and exhibition build at the NEC, before organising events in the energy industry after moving her family up to the Northeast back in 2008. We’ve enticed her back in the halls – her true home. You’ll see her stomping about in our green hi-vis with a big smile on her face – gossiping with contractors, helping exhibitors, managing features and finding any excuse to get to the nearest tannoy.

James Haddrell

A true friend to everyone, James loves approving your stand plans. James is your go-to man on-site, a great helping hand who is guaranteed to make you laugh and smile in the best and worst of times! If you’re lucky you might just get a personalized ring tone on his phone.

Claire Haddrell

Claire has been in the industry for over 20 years in various roles, from security to site management and health and safety. She is happy to get her hands dirty to get the job done.

She is generally happy unless her beloved South Africa is losing at cricket, and you may be lucky to get a cake or two on site.

Emma Matthews

Em has a passion for travelling, meeting you all on-site, and she also loves approving your stand plans (as long as she’s had her morning coffee).

Penny Eastbury

Penny is a keen bean who loves learning new things and meeting new people. She is happy to talk your ear off about anything pop culture. On site you may hear her loud giggle from afar.

Maia Roman

You’ll find Maia quietly beavering away at her desk and helping exhibitors fill out their forms – but don’t be fooled – she comes alive on site and just loves being in the thick of the action!

Jake Russell

Jake a man of and for the people, forever jolly and down to chat. Just don’t get him started on media or pop culture (he won’t shut up).

Maz Wones

Maz is bubbly, fun and always on hand to help with a smile. A professional yapper who can either be found in a pub garden in the sun – weather permitting, or at home keeping up with any sort of reality TV show.

Meet our

Freelance Partners (#OneTeam)

Kyle Haddrell

Kyle is one of our young guns, who gained his NEBOSH and has been on the go since, travelling the world and working on a number of high-profile events. He is ambitious and highly motivated when on site. When he isn’t working, he can be found on the sideline cheering on his favourite football team.

Dan Taylor

Dan has nearly 30 years of experience in the events industry, delivering both large- and small-scale events across the UK and abroad. Known for his common-sense approach and attention to detail, Dan is always happy to help out and do whatever is required to make the event a success.

Tim Parker

Youthful energy, veteran experience.

I’ve worked with and for venues for many years, on corporate and public events, working with organisers, experiential teams in the exhibition industry to ensure the safety of their clients and teams alike.

Over 20 years in the industry that feels like it was only yesterday when I made my first foray into events.

Helen Thrush

 

Meet our

Contractors (#OneTeam)

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