FRONTIER EVENTS - Key Persons


Georgina Wilson-Powell

Job Titles:
  • Programme Director
Having founded and run pebble, the sustainable living digital magazine and events company, which reached over 5 million people, Georgina is the expert when it comes to spotting sustainable trends, consumer behaviours and brand strategies that avoid greenwashing. She is an author of three books on sustainability for everyday people, the latest - 365 Ways To Save The Planet - is out March 23 on DK Books. She runs a sustainable living community called Ripples and swims in the sea all year round.

Hussein Allawi - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Hussein has been involved in the organization of events for over 10 years. He has a proven track record in developing shows and exhibitions in the UK, Europe and in emerging and frontier markers. Hussein is passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals, and in particular helping people to improve their lives, particularly in the developing world. He is a firm believer in the power of events to bring people together, solve problems, and overcome challenges. In his spare time, Hussein is a proud Dad to 3 little ones, and is an avid collector of Happy Hardcore vinyl!

Jawad Allawi - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Jawad is an experienced professional with a history of working across financial services, investor relations and events. He has successfully negotiated and worked collaboratively alongside Government officials, C-Level Executives and institutional investors from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Jawad is the administrative, production, and operational guru behind Frontier Events. In his spare time, Jawad idolizes Roger Federer and spends time relaxing by watching Man Vs. Food.

Jessica Bennett

Job Titles:
  • Senior Sponsorship Sales Manager
Originally from a hospitality background, Jess has over 10 years' experience working within sales. She loves sales as she constantly gets to meet new people and discover new brands.

Justine McGregor

Job Titles:
  • Senior Marketing Executive
Justine is our senior marketing executive, with 4 years' experience specialising in all things digital. Now, she not only manages the digital realm of our events but dives headfirst into all marketing-related activities. In her spare time, you can find Justine out in nature, reading a book or baking up a storm in the kitchen.

Neil Shand

Job Titles:
  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
Our designer Neil has worked in national newspapers and magazines and collaborated with major brands such as Channel 4 and Tottenham Hotspur. Neil believes in modern, simple, functional design with a nod to old school typography. He carries this ethos across all print and digital projects. He hates MS Word and Powerpoint with a passion and refuses to work in either. Neil is the proud owner of 3 bikes, 2 feral children and has a thing for trainers.

Ryan McGraw

Job Titles:
  • Web Developer
Ryan has over 16 years' experience producing content management (CMS) based websites, responsive web designs and bespoke web designs. He also specializes in redesigning existing websites, all search engine friendly and built to the highest standard. In addition to specializing in all things development, Ryan is also able to bring a creative flare to his sites. Being from a graphic design background, he takes pride in his work and appreciates seeing it printed or produced online.

Will Wootton - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Sales Director
Will has over 15 years' experience working in sales at companies including Dennis Publishing, World Trade Group and United Business Media. His previous role was at Informa Markets, where he led the team as Sales Director on Decorex International, a market leading design exhibition. In his spare time, Will enjoys spending time with his family, keeping fit and following his beloved Nottingham Forest!