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Everyone Showcase team member you see is passionate about producing inspirational events.

Founder & MD

Ben Collings

As you can see from the title, he’s the man in charge. He’s good with numbers and planning, but more importantly he’s friendly and loves a chat (explains his fixation on client service) . When he’s not busy running Showcase, he’s dreaming of anything with two or four wheels, that’s fast and noisy. Surprise, surprise his alter ego is Valentino Rossi.

He claims his party trick is multi-tasking, but more importantly he believes in leading by example and respecting his colleagues’ differing skill set

Drop him line, call, check him out…

Accounts Assistant

Nicola Gardner

Good with numbers - thankfully. Nicola can usually be found behind a spreadsheet, when she’s not then it’s traveling somewhere exotic, discovering new places and the local food. Whilst she might be at work sitting behind a computer, she’s an adrenalin junkie - rock climbing, scuba diving and kayaking are just some of her favourites.

She loves her job - her words not ours. She also loves vegan food and before you ask, yes she does get enough protein.

Call or email. If no immediate response, she’s researching a new hobby.

Head of Technical & Operations

James Whisby

Strange but true, this man who can make a chicken from a towel and sees himself as Banana Man, is quite the master of building new relationships and keeping existing clients happy. He is technical too and works closely with his design colleagues to make sure clients’ brand messages get across effectively. He is often to be found in the set and stage department - that’s when he’s not playing darts and snooker.

Give him a ring or email. Warning…you might find the conversation turning to steak

Senior Visual Designer

Hannah Drysdale

She’s creative through and through, not only when it comes to designing our events, but making origami stars and penguins and let’s not forget her in-car diva antics. Working in the design team on all creative aspects of our events, Hannah a keen skier (she likes to see herself as Lindsey Vonn), relishes the variety that her role brings on a daily basis.

Give her a break from The Mirror’s Weird News and get in touch

Strategic Account Director

Dave Harding-Lyle

With over 16 years’ experience in live events in all their guises, we are still struggling to understand why Madge Bishop is his alter ego. When he’s not on Ramsay Street he’s busy seeking new business opportunities and managing new projects. His passion, apart from watching Made in Chelsea, is ensuring all projects are delivered on budget, on time and surpassing customer expectations.

Get in touch, he’ll get back asap. (Unless he’s walking the dogs on Newgale beach)

AV Technician

Kieran Watts

Running the warehouse, providing technical assistance to all our events, cycling and playing the guitar & sax… the list of what makes Kieran’s day is endless. Kieran makes sure that when any equipment leaves us it’s completely client ready. Then when it’s on-site he’s double checking it all over again, this love of scrutiny could come from watching all that F1 and imagining himself as Kimi Raikkonen.

Get in touch… up to you how you do it.

Senior Account Manager

Isla Mckenzie

With Isla it’s all about building new relationships and of course nurturing existing ones. The fact that she comes from an event background couldn’t be more perfect.

Isla isn’t one for sitting down in her free time, unless it’s in a saddle. If she’s not on a horse, then she’s in water, be it lakes, waterfalls or the sea. She loves live music and travel is a passion.

Got an event you need creating, then get in touch. If there’s no reply, she’s probably at a festival.

Digital Project Manager

Matthew Wilson

Lover of all things technical with 20 years of experience within the live events sector, including operations to project management. When he isn’t making things run smoothly on the job you can find him playing computer games and researching new and upcoming technology in his spare time.
When he’s had enough screen time he likes to get out and about enjoying long walks with the dogs and kayaking.

Call or email. If no immediate response, he’s researching a new hobby.

Visual Designer

Beth Carr

Because we create events, we need team of creative people. Beth… step this way. Beth works with our deign team to create all things visual and space planning.

Beth’s enthusiasm and passion for all things to do with space carries over to her free time. She’s a collector of design books, lover of drawing and drinker of tea. Beth is the self-proclaimed 'temporary architecture queen' whose design practice is centred on experiences that combine the physical and digital, whilst experimenting with creating long lasting memories.

Want to talk about space, or anything creative, get in touch. Expect Peep Show references.

Project Support

Davina Cox

Having worked in film and TV, Davina is no novice when it comes to planning and being organised. She knows that things don’t just happen. Davina works closely with the operations team supporting them with our increasing number of events.

Her down time, is more up and down as Davina starts every weekday morning at the gym or doing a HIIT workout. Weekend fitness comes from dancing and music festivals.

Being a prepared person, Davina is ready to hear from you, phone in one hand, weight in the other.

Project Manager

Peter Lee

Known as 'Speakers' because he likes to remind everyone he once designed a sound system for Maserati. Peter lives with his family, a rescue cat and seven uninvited hedgehogs near the beautiful South Wales coast. When he's not working or installing the latest massive DIY project, he likes to go mountain biking on the local forest trails. With over 15 years' experience of event planning and delivering audio visual excellence, he's driven by ensuring clients are looked after and given support for a brilliant event.

Send him an email – if there's no immediate reply he's probably searching for a decent coffee!

Operations Support

Natalie Twiner

Natalie starts every morning with a workout and walk with her dog Wilson. Having five kids and their varied hobbies, weekends are full-on. Natalie enjoys spending time on her allotment, growing her own fruit & veg as well as looking after her six chickens. Natalie is renowned for her love of a good book, gin and throwing a great party.
Senior Account Manager

Lowell Cabual

Lowell has 20 years’ experience in the industry, making him no stranger to creating epic events for his clients. His varied experience in senior roles at venues, hotels, agencies and suppliers has given him a true breadth of perspective.
Lowell is a natural networker and problem solver with a genuine passion for the events industry. He's got contacts aplenty and you can often spot him judging the achievements of others at events industry awards.

A self-confessed foodie, in his down-time you'll find Lowell happily cooking in his kitchen seeking his next specialty meal to share with friends.

Operations Manager

Steve James

Operations and Service Management - could be Steve’s middles names.
His experience covers a multitude of industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to furniture repairs. In his free time, you can expect to find him on the squash court, in the garden, out with the dog or ferrying the kids about. All effortlessly achieved thanks to his experience in his field.

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