PARALLEL BLUE - Key Persons
Before joining Parallel Blue, Eleanor studied event management at university, completing a sandwich year in the hospitality industry before working for a law firm, managing and delivering their corporate events such as webinars, private receptions and yearly conference.
In her spare time, Eleanor can be found curled up reading a book or studying to achieve her advanced certificate in Wedding Planning, Styling and Business.
After studying at the EDGE Hotel School to obtain a degree in Hotel Management, Emma has spent the last 10 years working in boutique hotels in the Cotswolds, specialising in delivering luxury events and managing operational teams.
Outside of work, Emma loves to travel (Kenya on safari is a firm favourite!), spending an evening enjoying dinner and cocktails with friends and she also loves walks with her cavapoo puppy, Biscuit.
Job Titles:
- ACCOUNT MANAGER
- ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Francesca has worked in a variety of event management roles delivering events ranging from sporting events, food festivals, retail experiences and high-profile celebrations.
Most of her previous experience has been providing large-scale activations on green field sites but she is excited to join the team at Parallel Blue and take on new challenges focusing on a more corporate environment.
Job Titles:
- GLOBAL EVENTS and OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Mark has over 20 years experience in events. He has been with Parallel Blue for 11 years specialising in the delivery of worldwide conferences, exhibitions, product launches and travel incentives in addition to complex hybrid and virtual events. Prior to this he owned a nightclub and organised Local, Parliamentary and European elections in local government. In his spare time he coaches a girl's U13's football team and is player/manager of a men's football team called Taverners.
Job Titles:
- BUSINESS SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Myles joins Parallel Blue after completing his Diploma in Sports and Physical activity. Myles is excited to immerse himself in the world of events and be part of the team. Outside of work Myles is passionate about rugby and football and plays in his local leagues.
Paul has worked in the events industry for over 20 years; 10 of those running events for a large corporate organisation and 10 on the agency side. Paul has delivered many successful events all over the UK and the world for a wide range of clients and has been Managing Director of Parallel Blue since 2017. Outside work, Paul likes nothing better than getting out on the golf course and trying to not get frustrated bashing around the little white ball!
With over 20 years in hotel sales and account management Rachel has a vast experience in building long lasting professional relationships with clients.
Rachel brings all her customer service skills and hospitality knowledge to the project management and delivery of international corporate events and exhibitions.
"Organisation comes naturally to me", Rachel jokingly says. "I think it started when I had twins and I had to hone into my natural talent for time management and logistics".
Joining Parallel Blue was the logical next step for Rachel and when not traveling to find international venues she enjoys up cycling furniture and designing and selling bunting. However, her real passion is spending time with her growing family.
Job Titles:
- HEAD of BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ross has been part of the events world for over 15 years now, having built up formidable knowledge of venues and industry contacts over the years. Ross is a real people person - he loves meeting with clients and suppliers and forging long-standing relationships. Outside of Parallel Blue, Ross enjoys travelling (Italy and Mauritius are his favourites!), hitting the gym or pottering around his Cotswold cottage (be it cooking or gardening).
After a long and successful career managing large scale development programmes in digital commerce, Sam has used those transferable skills to move into corporate event delivery. Over the last year Sam has delivered many varied and complex events for Parallel Blue, so definitely hit the ground running! Aside from all thing's events, Sam enjoys walking her diva pooch in the Cotswolds, going out for dinner, and is also slightly obsessed with skiing and heads off to the mountains whenever time and conditions allow.