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London, England, United Kingdom

Developing global relations with host cities and securing strategic locations for the FIA Formula E World Championship calendar. I lead a team of experienced event directors who are the de facto CEOs of each race event on the world championship.

London, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for developing partnerships with potential host cities and their stakeholders, leading the city-focussed business development programme globally for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as we developed a calendar to scale the FE fanbase and brand.Having successfully delivered some of the most spectacular FE events in a number of cities around the world, I serve as the point of reference for city officials and event promoters providing a direct contact for them to explore opportunities, develop event and circuit concepts and ultimately seal agreements to become part of our amazing roster of host cities.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for delivering some truly groundbreaking international, globally broadcast events in multiple countries to satisfy global brand partners, governments, world sporting authorities and sports fans. From venue identification and negotiation with local representatives, government and public bodies through to final event production. The crowning moment came at the 2021 Heineken London E-Prix at the ExCel Centre in London - a world's first indoor-outdoor world championship race circuit for which I was responsible for the concept, development and led the execution.Other notable achievements include delivering the first international motorsport event in London in 2015 and creating events in Switzerland, Uruguay, Canada & Malaysia.Responsibilities include:• Budget plan and control• Venue design, planning applications and production• Contractor negotiation, appointment & material procurement • Event Management Planning for Security Advisory Group approval including logistics, H&S, security, RAMS, CDM regs• Principle Contractor management role • Stakeholder management of public bodies, council and government• Circuit Manager for the event • Creation and development of London event team• Communications programme lead, event PR launch, site activation, hospitality development & guest experience.• Crisis management strategy planning

Assumed temporary role of Branding Production Manager for all commercial TV branding at FIA Formula E Championship events as well as spectator wayfinding and site branding.Working directly with the FE Chief Revenue Officer, I coordinated the Championship global branding supplier and worked towards improving the TV-visual presentation of commercial brands at FE races on an international level. This role required me to develop a quick understanding of brand positioning, materials knowledge, to develop a close collaboration with the host broadcaster as well as strong customer relationship skills when dealing with brand representatives at each event. I was the primary contact for all branding at events.

Hammersmith, London

Joined the FIA Formula E Championship for its inaugural season, 2014/15 working on race events in Beijing, Malaysia, Uruguay & Argentina supporting incumbent Event Manager. Fast-tracked into full Event Director role responsible for producing the London E-Prix and management of Track Design and Facilities Team, delivering circuits and event venues in 10 cities around the world.Duties including:• Event organisation, schedule and budget• Contributing to legal and sporting elements• Preparation of reports, presentations, budget analysis, planning management documents• Identifying key project milestone responsibilities• Supervision of the Circuit general masterplan • Identification of key people and development of event organigrams• Development of the Local Promoter risk sharing relationships• Negotiations with City services and local entities to prepare legal agreements and appendixes• Elaboration of the Event total budget including specific circuit design & building total cost, Promotion total cost, race organisation total cost, revenues scheme, financial plan & monthly cash flow management• Development of Event Specification manifesto• Specification of event infrastructure• Tender management for global infrastructure supplier• Relationship management with suppliers• Relation with sporting local authorities ASN and clubs• Coordination of submissions process for FIA Circuit homologations• Proposal of FEH agenda during the Event• Management of project main decisions with the Local Organiser:i. Choice of main local subcontractorsii. Direct management of the whole budgetiii. Elaboration of the promotion plan (attendance target, tickets policy, sales agencies…)

Director at boutique motorsport marketing agency with roles including:Honda World Touring Car Championship – Drive Experience & Hospitality Operations Management (2012 – 2013)Responsible for:* Key account, VIP and Media Drive Experience programme* Design of Honda’s WTCC VIP Club facility and presentation at events. * Team logistics and budget planning for FIA World Touring Car Championship events (Europe)* Planning and management of Honda Motor Europe VIP guest integration to motorsport events * Media & VIP launch event in Italy (February 2013)* Honda European Sales Conference (Marrakech 2013)* Honda Club Germany & Hungary Guest Track Drive experience (Salzburg 2013)PR Account Director for other agency clients with general PR activities (editorial, PR events, copywriting, media monitoring etc) including:Michelin Tyres Plc (Corporate & Product PR)BFGoodrich (Product PR)Everest Ltd Commercial DivisionSEH CommercialTESEO UK LtdMighty Oak Brewing CompanyMobile Phones 4 BusinessGranville Developments

London

Founder and organiser of international motor racing series and responsible for European promotions and events.International project management role demonstrating ability to co-ordinate wide-rangind duties including:* Competitor promotions* Annual budget planning* Sponsor negotiations* Media planning and PR - including editorial production on and offline* Event management* Logistics management* Guest and VIP events* Stakeholder liaison

International

Key project: Historic F1 Car Advisor for 'Rush'Classic Grand Prix Ltd ran an exclusive club for the private individuals that own Grand Prix cars and I organised international opportunities for members to participate in motorsport and vehicle related projects of note at the highest level all over the world. Members' experiences have included being part of the first ever international motorsport event in Azerbaijan to driving their cars in Ron Howard's movie, 'Rush'. With a network of worldwide event promoters, vehicle owners, preparers and logistics experts, Classic Grand Prix delivered events and content to worldwide projects.

London

Responsible for day to day management, promotion and communication with stakeholders of all levels to ensure smooth running of international motorsport championship and its events. Experienced in calendar planning & event management, competitor co-ordination and logistics. Responsibilities also include calendar budget planning & reporting to board of directors, organisation of board level gatherings, attendance at FIA working groups (calendar & technical) and communication to full range of stakeholders including ASNs, the FIA, competitors and fans.

Madrid, Spain

Working with top business men and women from Madrid’s elite. Developing education programmes to increase functional and practical English levels among the directorates and workforce.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography

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