Simon Bull Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

The largest ever gathering of B Corps in the world EVERCheck out #thebcorpfestivaluk to see what everyone is saying about itIt's been an honour to work with Warwick Events and B Lab UK to plan and deliver Louder Than Words: The B Corp Festival. We took over Oxford for 3 days to host sessions in the New Theatre, Town Hall, Mathematical Institute, St. Anne's College and half a dozen more community venues.More than 60 sessions, 150 speakers, theatre performances, bands and entertainment.A dedicated event team of 12, plus 50 volunteer Event Makers, and a 'Super Seven' of suppliers including SLX, Be Inspired Films, The Attendee Experience Company, Project Merchandise, Blue Stag and Ticket Tailor

Global

Experienced Producer, Project Manager, Production Manager and Account Manager100+ Face-to-Face events since 200530+ Virtual events since 2010

London, England, United Kingdom

Account Lead for key accounts AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Discover Financial Services and Santen. Delivering live, hybrid and virtual events including Production, Content, Film, Creative and Logistics services.

Global

Freelance Producer for live events in Europe; ESMO and UEG in Barcelona and ECCO in Vienna

London, United Kingdom

In 2019 the B Lab UK team organised their first 'B Inspired' event and I brought my experience to the team to ensure its success.B Inspired explored the rapidly changing role of business in society and celebrated the businesses that are redefining their contribution to our shared prosperity.Bringing together business leaders and academics who are challenging the current narrative and innovating to be the best in the world and that have positioned the UK at the forefront of a global shift in the role of business.The UK B Corp movement is a growing community of companies who are reinventing business to operate for people and planet as well as profit. B Corps are certified to meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact.

London, United Kingdom

As part of The Creative Engagement Group, WRG seeks to create and deliver unforgettable content and memorable experiences that evoke emotions, shape opinions and make things happen; Live Events; Exhibitions; Employee Engagement; Video and Digital Content.● Professional, productive and effective management of key accounts Janssen/J&J and Sanofi Genzyme including participation and leadership of annual Business Review Meetings.● Prepared and delivered content, costs and presentations for proposals and bid-defence meetings.● Delivered Production and Creative elements of high-profile events: Janssen EMEA Communications & Public Affairs Conference 2018; Sanofi Genzyme Rare Diseases Summit 2019; Janssen UK Annual Conference 2019.● Delivered Employee Engagement and Healthcare Communications projects: Raise Awareness and Maximise Engagement of the Dr. Paul Janssen Award in 2019; develop Executive Summaries and Templates for Sanofi Genzyme Senior Management Team; develop Medical & CI Session content for Sanofi Genzyme Global Brand Summit Meeting 2019.● Delivered Film and Digital projects: Opening Animation for Janssen UK Annual Conference 2019; Interview with Sebastien Martel (Global Head of Rare Diseases for Sanofi Genzyme), Opening Animation for Sanofi Genzyme Global Brand Summit Meeting 2019.● Combined account income valued at £710k in Q4 2018 & Q1 2019

● Developed and implemented account strategy and business development opportunities: Built relationships with the Director of Global Development, Strategic Partnership Units and Program Directors. Increased revenue for the primary account in the first three years from £330k to £1.9m/£2.6m/£6.7m.● Designed, presented and defended competitive proposals and budgets: Applied for and awarded a preferred supplier to a large CRO; developed the proposal and presented at face-to-face bid-defence meetings. Developed the opportunity, won and planned a successful series of ~30 events; directed each sub-study of 5-6 meetings which had its own event management team.● Communicated with busy, travelling event teams to gather information, build on existing client relationships and ensure consistent events: Implemented a regular Monday morning meeting for Managers to share news, lessons learned and discuss resourcing. Created a convenient resource for Managers responding to client requests, adding value, effective use of technology, maximising audience engagement, enhancing PowerPoint presentations and bid-defences.● Sought to improve the image of the company: Created a ‘client area’ of the company website, using thought-provoking material for clients, to convert RFPs into wins. Updated the Proposal template to create a new, fresh look, linked to client area and mirrored in the company website.● Adapted to ever-changing regulatory and client guidelines: Assimilated a key client's new branding, making contact with their Head of Corporate Design, Branding & Communications Strategy to ensure consistency and produced publisher-standard material for colleagues in the office. Stayed up to date with standard operating procedures and liaised with local affiliates and regulatory agencies (ABPI, CNOM, MDEON etc) to accurately promote each account’s brand and adhere to strict pharmaceutical guidelines.● Presented to Hospitality, Travel & Tourism students at Wokingham College in 2016.

London, United Kingdom

● Primary point of contact to the client. Translated the client’s brief into a complete proposal and accurate budget. Presented at face-to-face and virtual bid-defence meetings. Managed the key event timelines to ensure all elements are on schedule and on budget. Assumed ultimate responsibility for the success of the event and post-event reconciliation.● Hands-on and present in the event space to support the client and direct the event. Managed presenters, presentations and lead technical and presentation rehearsals. Proactively added value and strived to engage the audience for maximum ROI; networking, teambuilding, wellbeing, breakout sessions, Q&A, interviews, videos and quizzes.● Engaged appropriate technology such as event apps, interactive displays, virtual & augmented reality, live video feeds and blended AV / LED wall designs with PIP. Familiar with online registration systems and hosted 33 online meetings, 2 study portals and streamed 18 hybrid events.● Organised the company’s first $1m Leadership Meeting, including competitive proposal and bid-defence. Demonstrated client communication skills, added value, team leadership. Impressive AV, event app, enhanced content, team-building, well-being and off-site dinners.● Provided a clear proposal and strategy to the client after Storm Harvey devastated Houston three weeks prior to our event: Relocated meeting to Chicago in 2 weeks. Maximised attendance. Controlled costs. Positive feedback was received from the client and participants.● Took a Director’s approach to simultaneous events in Frankfurt and Austin: Event/project managers looked after logistics while I remained point of contact to both clients. Encouraged teams to take responsibility and be proactive.● Managed events worth £4.2m in 2017, £3.9m in 2016, £2.6m in 2015, £2.5m in 2014. Organised events with 6-600 attendees, 1-5 days and more than 20 simultaneous breakout sessions. Worked in 46 unique international destinations.

London, United Kingdom

Complete management of logistics: Liaised with suitable venues, vendors, DMCs, AV companies, restaurants, teambuilding and wellbeing agencies to ensure the successful and smooth running of the event.

London, United Kingdom

First class communication skills and attention to detail were required to liaise with participants, ensuring that all of their travel, accommodation and personal requirements were fulfilled; before the event, whilst onsite front of house and post-event.