ASHTON MEDIA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Sales Concierge
Ed is a Senior Content Manager at Ashton Media putting together content and speakers across a range of portfolios.
Having just moved to Australia, Ed has previously had two years' experience in growing and launching successful data & analytics conferences across Europe. It is the excitement of combining research skills gained from and MA in International Political Economy with what he has learnt about event management from theatre directing as a student that makes Ed most passionate about the content he puts together.
When no working Ed loves to spend his time involved in Politics, a love of film & music and occasionally performing comedy. He is however, perhaps at his most happy on a long costal walk immersed in history podcast.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Director
- Portfolio Director - Marketing & Advertising Portfolio
Emily is Portfolio Director - Marketing & Advertising portfolio at Ashton Media, supporting Ashton's impressive Marketing and Agency portfolios. Emily focuses on customised solutions to ensure our partners receive the maximum value. With her previous experience working for a leading marketing and media industry news website, she is well versed in the Australian media and marketing landscape.
A "wannabe" chef, she loves all things food and enjoys attempting new recipes, however the results are quite often comical rather than gourmet. Originally from the UK but married to an Aussie, she enjoys taunting her husband by teaching their children the correct way to say yoghurt and feeding them marmite.
Mark Abay - Managing Director
Melissa is Project Director at Ashton Media. It's her job to ensure successful end-to-end management of Ashton Media's Events.
Melissa works closely with our Content Director, Marketing Director and Commercial Director to research, manage and deliver conferences within the Ashton Media portfolio. Melissa has over fifteen years experience producing executive level conferences in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Prior to joining Ashton Media she worked both in-house and on a consultancy basis for Beacon Events, Resourceful Events, and IIR. She has a deep understanding of delegate and event management and excellent skills in market analysis, program organization, marketing communication and copywriting.
Melissa loves practicing yoga and cooking - but spending time with her husband and 4 gorgeous boys is her favourite thing to do.
Job Titles:
- Head of Delegate Operations
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Director
- Content Director and Portfolio Director - CX and L & D / HR Portfolio
Stacey is Portfolio Director at Ashton Media, overseeing the strategy and evolution of Ashton Media's portfolio of CX events.
Working across the portfolio, Stacey oversees the successful delivery of Customer 360 Symposium, the Customer 360 Forum, The CX Awards and the CX Collective, while creating content for our audiences that really challenge and inspire their thinking.
She moved to Sydney from the UK in 2018, where she has extensive experience producing events across the retail, marketing and technology industries.
Stacey loves exploring her new hometown of Sydney, cooking and eating delicious food, going to rooftop bars, hiking and practicing yoga.
Job Titles:
- Senior Digital Marketing Manager
Tim is Commercial Director at Ashton Media. It's his job to research and invite our commercial partners to participate in our events. He also ensures that they derive value from their participation. His excellent relationship building skills mean that he understands the importance of building the right connections to foster successful partnerships.
He has more LinkedIn connections than you've had hot dinners.
Tim's the former GM of dmg :: events and has been working exclusively in the media, advertising and marketing space for the last 5 years. He's been instrumental in the growth of the ad:tech and iMedia brands in ANZ.
Tim is passionate about events, travelling, Game of Thrones and all things sport…if you have an hour to kill ask him about the Canberra Raiders or Manchester United.