I got into the events industry because I was lucky and I stayed because it turned out to be brilliant.
I have worked here since January 2008. After 20 years of outdoor events it was time I got a decent roof over my head.
I was attracted to this particular role because I’d have been mad not to take it. For me it offered the perfect combination of volume, variety, quality and opportunity, as well as the chance to contribute to a tiny part of the history of one of the world’s most amazing performance venues. I consider it a privilege to work where I do and I don’t know many other people in this world who can say that.
Not many people know that we are a charity.
My worst experience at an event was every speech that went on too long and killed the atmosphere. It’s happened too many times now to remember the worst of all.
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt it’s that I am no longer young enough to know everything.
The best event I’ve been involved in was my wedding.
If I could do it all over again I would have bought a ticket to hear Frank Sinatra sing.
The one thing I can’t stand is a lack of integrity in anyone.
Outside of work I spend my time with my family, my friends, my blackberry and, occasionally, with a glass of something complex.
If money were no object then a simple mountain life might suit me, simple as in perfect powder, log fires and my own chef.
The one thing I can’t do my job without is the right balance of self-confidence and support from others.
If I could switch places with anyone else in the industry it would be an inspector for the Michelin Guide, for as long as my waistline could handle it.
If I ruled the event industry I’d champion quality and condemn mediocrity.
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