We continue our SITE GB Young Leaders spotlight series with an interview with Ellie Frowd, who was recently promoted to Event Manager at incentive agency Ulterior Events. Ellie, who studied Events Management in Manchester, gives the lowdown on her first experience of leading an incentive in Mykonos this year, shares the destinations that are most popular with clients right now, … Read More
Young Leaders Spotlight: Margaret Mann
We chat to the newest member of the SITE GB Young Leaders Board, Margaret Mann, about the latest incentive trends, what’s new in Thailand and the great work Meeting Industry Meeting Needs does to give back to those in need. Margaret has almost ten years’ experience representing destinations in the UK market, and currently works at MMGY Hills Balfour as … Read More
Young Leaders Spotlight: Deborah Crosswell
In our latest Young Leaders Board Member interview, we chat to Deborah Crosswell, who has worked at several leading event agencies throughout her career including Sledge, Grass Roots and MCI. She’s currently Director of Sales, The Collective, BCD Meetings & Events, her second stint at the global agency having worked for the business from 2017-2019, where she is responsible for … Read More
Young Leaders Spotlight: Justin Lear
Our next SITE GB Young Leader in the spotlight is Justin Lear, senior account manager at DMC 2B UK Ltd. Justin “fell” into the events industry, and didn’t even know what a DMC was when he took on some freelance work at 2B UK fresh after graduating. But he hasn’t looked back since and loves the day to day variety … Read More
Young Leaders Spotlight: Odette Peel
We continue our SITE GB Young Leaders spotlight series, with an interview with Odette Peel, founder & director of ODP Travel, a boutique luxury travel and event management agency with a social purpose at its core. Prior to setting up her own business, Odette worked at a several agencies including Quintessentially and WRG Live and is passionate about using travel as a … Read More
Member spotlight: Charla Forinton, Rocco Forte Hotels
Charla Forinton’s career has been luxury all the way. After studying hotel management in New Hampshire USA, she started her career with Venice Simpson Orient-Express on the trains side, moved to Starwood when the brand was first launched and then to Four Seasons Hotels. “After five fab years heading up the regional sales team, I decided to leave London, had … Read More