The Fespa Team

Following periods spent both studying and working in Germany and Spain, Michael graduated University with an honours degree in languages and quickly established a successful career specialising in sales and marketing for leading exhibition venues across the world. 
 
Joining FESPA in 2003, he has become a respected key member of the team and organised more than 40 global exhibitions with FESPA.  Through a dedication and passion for print and the people involved, Michael has been instrumental at the inception and execution of FESPA activities in Mexico, Brazil, Eurasia and South Africa. He works closely with the events teams to recognise market trends and launch new products and feature areas throughout the FESPA portfolio.   Away from print, Michael is kept busy by his wife, dog, travelling, healthy lifestyle and sports.

James has over 20 years’ experience in Sales having worked in advertising, sales and exhibitions prior to joining FESPA in 2005. James works across the global portfolio of exhibitions that are delivered by FESPA, particularly focusing on the European and Asian Markets.
 
James is a dad to two great kids which takes up a lot of his time, however he can sometimes be found in the 19^th after a round of golf and enjoys socializing with family and friends.
 
 
 

Following periods spent both studying and working in Germany and Spain, Michael graduated University with an honours degree in languages and quickly established a successful career specialising in sales and marketing for leading exhibition venues across the world. 
 
Joining FESPA in 2003, he has become a respected key member of the team and organised more than 40 global exhibitions with FESPA.  Through a dedication and passion for print and the people involved, Michael has been instrumental at the inception and execution of FESPA activities in Mexico, Brazil, Eurasia and South Africa. He works closely with the events teams to recognise market trends and launch new products and feature areas throughout the FESPA portfolio.   Away from print, Michael is kept busy by his wife, dog, travelling, healthy lifestyle and sports.

Jessica is originally from Brazil where she gained most of her professional experience. She has worked in varied industry backgrounds from technology to travel and tourism partially focused on customer experience and satisfaction.
 
Jessica joined FESPA Associations team in 2016, and enjoys working with FESPA’s 37 Associations to help them to become more sustainable and increase their membership base.
 
In her spare time Jessica likes to spend time with her family and friends, travelling and cooking.
 

With over 8 years of experience in customer relations and a background in operations, Lily brings a wealth of expertise to her role at FESPA. Currently pursuing a degree in environmental studies, she is eager to integrate her academic knowledge into FESPA’s sustainability initiatives.

As our Senior Associations Executive, Lily is responsible for the day-to-day communication and coordination with our 37 national Associations. She provides ongoing support to these Associations, playing a key role in strengthening and expanding our network.

Outside of work, Lily enjoys traveling, with Zanzibar being her favorite destination so far. She also loves spending time with her dog Kiwi, as well as with her friends and family.

Sara has over 15 years’ experience in Sales having worked in recruitment and exhibitions prior to joining FESPA in 2011. Sara works across the global portfolio of exhibitions that are delivered by FESPA, particularly focusing on the European shows and the European Sign Expo of which Sara headed up, along with the then Marketing Manager, the launch of the show in London 2013. She has since been instrumental in its’ year on year growth.
 
Before sales, Sara had a long career in the aviation industry, working long haul with Virgin Atlantic and towards the end of her career, Air New Zealand, as both a Supervisor and Instructor. Since leaving flying, Sara has been able to draw on her experience and continues to have a great passion for the delivery of the excellent customer service and the high level of standards that FESPA is renowned for.
 
In her spare time, needless to say, she still loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.
 
 
 

Daniel is a second generation printer who has been in the industry for more than 30 years, he has been a special advisor to the FESPA Board since 2015, serving as FESPA’s Ambassador for the Americas and on the Finance Committee.  Daniel holds a seat on behalf of FESPA on the Board of CONLATINGRAF, a coalition of 14 Associations, each representing a Latin American country with a strong printing tradition.  This connects Latin America with FESPA’s global community of speciality printers. He also holds a seat in the board of Canagraf, Mexico´s FESPA local Asociation as Vice President.”

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.

Lorraine is a versed event marketer with over 20 years’ experience. Joining FESPA as a Business Graduate back in 2004, she has continually developed in her role and been pivotal in the expansion of the event portfolio during her time at the company, executing and overseeing the marketing campaigns of 7 new launch events across the world.

Having taken a break from FESPA between 2018-2022, she has returned to support the recent product launches and is currently Acting Group Marketing Manager, overseeing the implementation of marketing campaigns across the events, and working on the new FESPA Middle East event.

Lorraine speaks Spanish, and in her own time enjoys listening to music, keeping fit through running and weight training, spending time with her family and celebrating their birthdays by making a super birthday cake!