Das Fespa-Team

Christophe joined the Board in 2014 and was elected Vice President in 2017. As of 2021 he is no the President. He also serves as President of FESPA France, the national association serving the French digital and wide format printing community. Over the past year Christophe has attended many meetings on behalf of FESPA and hosts the Southern European Congress. Christophe is a founding director of ATC (Autorise Toute Creativité), which he established with his business partner in 1991. The company now employs 70 people and provides a range of interior and outdoor signage, graphics, display and POS services to corporate and agency clients.

Graeme is an enthusiastic print specialist with over 30 years’ experience in the screen and wide format digital printing industries, with knowledge acquired through hands-on design, production, sales, and operations management.

Graeme has a comprehensive understanding of printing processes, leading the goal of creating outstanding print that stimulates brand engagement through practical innovation.

As FESPA’s Head of Associations and Technical Lead he presents on technical topics at conferences and seminars. Graeme also provides in-house expertise to support the Print Make Wear, Printeriors and the new Colour L*A*B* features at FESPA’s exhibitions.

Graeme has been recently inducted as a Member of the ASDPT, the US based Academy of Screen and Digital print technologies following his nomination by Michel Caza.

Neil held a variety of senior exhibition roles prior to joining FESPA in 2011, culminating as executive director at William Reed where he presided over a three-fold growth in event revenues from his division.
 
Since joining FESPA as Managing Director, the organisation has gone from strength to strength, experiencing remarkable growth. Neil has been instrumental in the launch of four new regional FESPA shows across the globe. In 2013 alone, more than 60000 printers visited a FESPA exhibition somewhere in the world. Neil was promoted to the position of CEO in 2013.
 
Neil gained sales experience in a series of media roles following his graduation from Thames Valley University, where he gained a degree in Modern European Studies. Neil also speaks fluent German.
 
Neil comments: “As the only organisation on the AEO Board that represents trade associations worldwide, FESPA anticipates that my involvement with the Board will enable our organisation to work with a variety of different people and exhibition organisers in countries where FESPA has no presence currently.”

James verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Vertrieb und war vor seinem Eintritt bei FESPA im Jahr 2005 in den Bereichen Werbung, Vertrieb und Ausstellungen tätig. James arbeitet im gesamten globalen Portfolio von Ausstellungen, die von FESPA angeboten werden, insbesondere im europäischen und asiatischen Markt.

James ist ein Vater zwei große Kinder, die viel seiner Zeit in Anspruch nimmt, jedoch kann er manchmal in der ^19. nach einer Runde Golf zu finden und genießt mit Familie und Freunden zu sozialisieren.

Susan begann ihre Karriere als Ausstellerin und Organisatorin von Veranstaltungen bei DMG World Media und arbeitete an verschiedenen Fachausstellungen wie Feuer, Tabak, Metall, Glas und Beschichtungen. Susan kam im Oktober 2006 zu FESPA und arbeitete an der FESPA-Ausstellung für Flaggschiffe in Berlin 2007. Als Head of Operations leitet sie effektiv den Betrieb der globalen Ausstellungen und verwandten Veranstaltungen von FESPA.

Das Team war sehr stolz darauf, den AEO Award für die beste Auslandsausstellung für die FESPA Mexico 2017 zu gewinnen. Nach dem schrecklichen Erdbeben in Mexiko am 19. September 2017 hat die FESPA die 10. Ausgabe der Ausstellung während ihres Aufbaus verschoben und nur zwei Monate später erfolgreich verschoben .

Duncan’s knowledge of, and passion for, the community that FESPA serves made it an easy decision to return in 2022 to lead the Marketing and Events team after almost three years delivering world-class events for the HR community. 

With more than 20 years’ experience in B2B communications and events, Duncan’s experience as a senior journalist and latterly event director of all event formats in several sectors – from public safety, FMCG and food and drink - prepared him well to play a key role in FESPA’s growth with a focus on meaningful content and connections for the global print community delivered through our awards programme,conferences, and feature events at our global exhibitions from 2010-2019. 

Duncan enjoys golfing, paddleboarding and other outdoor pursuits with friends and his two teenage daughters. 
 

Candice joined FESPA in 2008, prior joining she worked for a Swedish medical technology company in the finance department. Candice reports to the Head of Finance and is responsible but not limited to processing local and international payments and accounting procedures including assisting with year-end. Candice is level 3 AAT qualified and will soon complete her level 4.
 
In her spare time Candice enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Emma has over 20 years’ experience in Finance and is a qualified Chartered accountant, having started her career in audit.  Since moving into industry, Emma has held a variety of finance manager roles in very diverse sectors (ranging from a Private Equity owned Veterinary Group to a national Charity).     
At FESPA, Emma is responsible for preparing the management accounts, assisting the Head of Finance and supporting the rest of the Finance team.  Emma works 3 days a week.
Emma has two children and outside of work, most of her time is spent ferrying them to, or watching them play, football. 

Marta has over 10 years’ experience working in the marketing and communications sector and has worked on logistics for internal events and conferences across many UK and International offices.  Externally, Marta was involved in the organisation of big international festivals, sports competitions and managed exhibition stands. 
 
Marta speaks Bulgarian, English and is fluent in Bulgarian and International sign language. 
 
Marta joined FESPA as Operations Executive in 2019 and manages the show floor plans, exhibitor manual, build-up and break down queries. She is also responsible for the organization and the management of special projects related to the exhibition; social events, theatres, workshops and features.
 
Marta loves travelling and learning about different cultures. In her spare time, she likes to explore and raise awareness about emotional intelligence, mindfulness and the benefits of behavioural psychology.
 

Nach Studien- und Arbeitsaufenthalten in Deutschland und Spanien schloss Michael die Universität mit einem Honours Degree in Sprachen ab und baute schnell eine erfolgreiche Karriere auf, die sich auf Vertrieb und Marketing für führende Ausstellungsorte auf der ganzen Welt spezialisierte.

Bei FESPA im Jahr 2003 ist er ein angesehenes Schlüsselmitglied des Teams geworden und hat mit FESPA mehr als 40 weltweite Ausstellungen organisiert. Durch sein Engagement und seine Leidenschaft für den Druck und die beteiligten Personen war Michael maßgeblich an der Gründung und Durchführung von FESPA-Aktivitäten in Mexiko, Brasilien, Eurasien und Südafrika beteiligt. Er arbeitet eng mit den Veranstaltungsteams zusammen, um Markttrends zu erkennen und neue Produkte und Funktionsbereiche im gesamten FESPA-Portfolio auf den Markt zu bringen. Michael ist nicht im Druck, sondern beschäftigt sich mit seiner Frau, seinem Hund, Reisen, gesundem Lebensstil und Sport.

Katherine war von 1993 bis 2004 für Vauxhall und von 2004 bis 2007 für Peugeot als Vertriebsadministratorin tätig, bevor sie zu Reigate wechselte und als Executive Assistant des CEO von FESPA zu FESPA wechselte.

Katherine arbeitete ein Jahr in der Verkaufsabteilung, bevor der CEO von FESPA sie bat, seine PA zu sein. Seitdem unterstützt sie die Geschäftsleitung und den Vorstand in einer Vielzahl von Projekten.

Zu Katherines stolzesten Erfolgen gehört die Durchführung eines Galadinners zum 50 ^- jährigen Jubiläum für 719 Personen im Juni 2013 in London und die Ausrichtung der ersten Generalversammlung in Übersee für 69 Personen im September 2014 in Bangkok.

Olav joined the FESPA board in September 2015 and as of 2021 is the Vice President. As a board member of Barra AS (which focuses on industrial labelling and graphics), and Past President of FESPA Norway Association, Olav Skilbred has acquired significant experience in the graphics industry. Norway was one of the FESPA founders, and the Association celebrated its 50 year anniversary back in 2012.