The Fespa Team

Neil is FESPA's Chief Executive Officer.

He held a variety of senior exhibition roles prior to joining FESPA, culminating as executive director at William Reed.

His past portfolio of B2B events included the UK's largest food industry event, and his management focus is on building excellent event teams. Neil joined FESPA in 2011 as Managing Director - Exhibitions & Events and moved into his current role in 2013.

Neil is a board director of the AEO (Association of Event Organisers), an influential organisation in the international event industry. He graduated in Modern European Studies and speaks fluent German.

Sean joined FESPA in 2013 after a lengthy career in various sports organisations, including ten years at board level, culminating as CEO of the Chartered Institute for the management of Sport and Physical Activity.

He was also Director of London and Olympics for Sport England, the national sport funding body.

Sean has also worked in local government and been a non-executive director of Culture South East, South East Tourism and a member of the Regional Assembly.

He is married with four children, is a keen sportsman and loyal Preston North End fan.

Roz is FESPA’s Divisional Director.

Previously working for the past seventeen years within the exhibition industry in a variety of market sectors including print, paper, packaging and publishing as well as most recently as a director of Spring and Autumn Fair trade shows, the UK largest home and gift events. 

Roz has three adult children, lives in London and enjoys travel and going to the cinema.

With considerable experience of delivering strong exhibitions and events, Sarah joined FESPA in 2016 as Head of Marketing. 

Having built her career at B2B publishing heavyweight William Reed and more recently within the travel arena on brand partnerships including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Sarah has a degree in business and marketing from Kingston University and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Outside the office, Sarah enjoys baking, trying out new restaurants and spending hours at the side of the road watching bike races with her cycling-mad husband.

Working in finance for 18 years.

Completed CIMA qualification in 2010.

9 years experience in exhibitions industry within the food, drink and hospitality sectors – as management accountant, financial accountant and most recently in the role of business analyst.

Outside work - spending my time with my wife and two young children.

Pass times – sports, gardening.