• Car Free Day
  • Virtual Congress Lounge
  • ASCO Oncology Congress Experience
  • Deloitte EA 2019
  • Virgin Money London Marathon Expo 2016
  • ASCO Virtual 360 Environment
  • Google Garage
  • Triumph
  • About
  • Our work
  • People
  • Working here
  • News and Insights
  • Contact

What’s the point of communicating if no-one remembers what you’ve said?

We create memorable experiences that evoke emotions, shape opinions and make things happen.

Live events. Exhibitions. Employee engagement. Video and digital content.

We’ve been doing this and more for over 25 years – all by serving a single idea.

Our brand.
Our ethos.
Our benchmark.

Create Unforgettable

Virtual Events

  • Virtual Congress Lounge
     
  • Virtual Event Hub
     
  • ASCO Virtual 360° Environment
     

Technology

  • Google Digital Garage pop-up spaces
    Google
  • Technology @ Work Conference
    HP
  • Experience Analytics Event 2019
    Deloitte
  • Internal Brand Launch
    EE
  • Drupa Tradeshow Experience
    Ricoh

Healthcare

  • ASCO Oncology Congress Experience
  • ERS Respiratory Congress Experience
  • Contact Lens Product Launch
  • Internal Brand Meeting

Financial &
Professional

  • Experience Analytics Event 2018
    Deloitte
  • China Connections Campaign
    HSBC
  • Partner and Director Meetings
    Deloitte
  • Internal Business Conference
    First Direct

Retail/FMCG

  • Virgin Money London Marathon Expo 2015
    adidas
  • Virgin Money London Marathon Expo 2016
    adidas
  • Skate Copa
    adidas
  • New Season Launch Events
    Clarks
  • Brand Launch Event
    Chivas
  • Brand Launch Event
    Triumph

Energy &
Engineering

  • IMHX Conference
    Linde
  • Global Leadership Conference
    Shell
  • CSR Event Programme
    Shell

General Public

  • Car Free Day
    Transport for London
  • Brand Centre Open Event
    adidas
  • Grand Départ
    Tour de France
  • Celebrations and festivals
    Hong Kong Philharmonic
  • Olympic Torch Relay
    London 2012

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Manchester, UK

Forging work for Healthcare, Financial and Professional Services and more for over 20 years, our busy building remains as committed to delivering quality as it did in the industrial revolution.

Beneath original beams and rusty features in the vast attic space of the Merchants Warehouse on the Bridgewater canal, WRG’s directors sit next to fresh-faced juniors in the spirit of true collaboration.

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London, UK

Our office in Fitzrovia was once the site of an old furniture factory which converted to make parachutes during the war. Our central London creative space now lives and breathes the cosy feel of a Victorian home.

In the Heal and Son building on Torrington Place, we’re living with the legacy of Sir Ambrose Heal – a craftsman and industrialist who believed in the marriage of beauty and utility to create good design.

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Philadelphia, USA

Established to serve national and global Healthcare clients clustered in the Northeast, our rapidly expanding US office now serves other sectors such as Technology and Financial & Professional Services.

Working in the heart of Center City, our team is inspired by the deep history and pioneering spirit of the nation’s first capital. With a growing reputation for creativity and a can-do approach WRG is proud to be part of the Philadelphia community.

As a division of The Creative Engagement Group, WRG seeks to create and deliver unforgettable content and experiences.

We create memorable experiences that evoke emotions, shape opinions and make things happen, engaging internal and external audiences through the strategic creation of live experiences, virtual & hybrid experiences, exhibitions, physical environments and logistics.

We’ve been doing this and more for over 25 years – all by serving a single idea.

What’s the point of communicating if no-one remembers what you’ve said?

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WRG employs more than 150 staff with offices in the UK and the US. The company has over 25 years’ experience working across categories including: Healthcare, Energy, Technology, Luxury, Retail, FMCG and Financial & Professional Services.

WRG are a founding member of isla, an action-driven network working on the event industry’s response to the climate crisis.

ISLA Founding Member

Our Health & Safety Team won two internationally recognised awards in 2020 from the Royal Society for the Protection of Accidents (RoSPA). There are almost 2000 entrants every year and it’s the UK’s longest running Health and Safety Awards.

ROSPA Leisure Safety Award Gold ROSPA Leisure Safety Award Gold

Our family of offices around the globe gives us the best of both worlds.

It's the people that make WRG, a division of The Creative Engagement Group the truly unique business that it is today. Our group draws talent across a range of disciplines, all focused on creating unforgettable experiences and content.

We can create and deliver projects built across different time zones, and offer opportunities to work across and from the US, Europe and beyond.

We’re flexible, respectful and creative, and speak over fifteen languages. We all know each other — and like it that way. Each of our offices and brands may have their own distinct character, but we’re very much one Group.

Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds — live events, business, logistics, technology, web, print, advertising, film, television and theatre. All ready to apply their talents to different areas we work in.

Lion tamers, tree cabin builders, data jugglers, playwrights and ethnologists — you too can apply. Because we don’t believe in shackling people to a résumé.

If you’ve a desire to work across a new discipline, we won’t stop you. Because we’re more interested in what our people are like off the page than on it.

Whether working across cultures on global launches — or more local, intimate events — we always need inspired and inspiring people to Create Unforgettable.

Vacancies

NOTCH and VMIX Operators

WRG Creative Communications - Philadelphia

Due to a huge volume of work, we are looking to widen our freelance pool in the US of video switchers/ live graphics operators to work across our range of virtual and hybrid events.

You must have previous experience in a corporate environment of delivering live video graphics, using platforms such as Notch and VMIX. Own technical set-up and excellent bandwidth is essential.

If you feel you have expertise in this area we would love to hear from you!

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Technical Director

WRG Creative Communications - Philadelphia

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

To provide technical expertise, supplier management, leadership and support to the US Live, Hybrid & Virtual Event team to ensure the consistent delivery of creative, intelligent, fit for purpose technical decisions & delivery that are safe, sustainable and commercially beneficial to the agency.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Provide technical support and guidance to the US Live, Hybrid & Virtual Events team to ensure projects are technically fit for purpose.

·        Leading all technical discussions with clients in a communicative manner

·        Work with the Events team to ensure supplier quotations are as commercially beneficial as possible while ensuring that appropriate production values are maintained.

·        Principal ownership of all technical supplier relationships and to continually review the network of suppliers to ensure the best possible service is provided utilising procurement and performance management tools and procedures.

·        Principal responsibility for communicating with all technically orientated freelancers.

·        Support the agencies approach to H&S internally and externally alongside the dedicated Creative Engagement Group’s (TCEG) H&S team.

·        Embed a commercially minded culture and support the project teams to maximize all commercial opportunities.

·        Provide hands on production management support to live, Hybrid & Virtual projects and pitches where necessary.

·        Work with and advise creative production to achieve the best possible results and delivery within given available budget parameters.

·        Reflect the agency’s values and culture at all times

·        Actively promote The Technical Department and The Creative Engagement Group’s (TCEG) services Internally & externally, working closely with all other HOD’s to provide a high quality, integrated service offer.

  • Set up, undertake and lead comprehensive site inspections (often accompanying clients).
  • Responsibility and management all technical delivery elements on site, including fit-up, running, get-out and management of on-site personnel, including liaising directly with the venue on technical requirements as appropriate.
  • Develop on-going sustainable relationships with clients and suppliers.
  • Ensuring up to date knowledge Customs regulations for the transportation of technical equipment throughout the region and overseas and to advise the business as applicable.

 

KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS

·        Extensive global agency side experience of internal communication/B2B conference production, Virtual and Hybrid events and exhibitions for blue chip corporate clients.

·        Detailed knowledge of all core technical disciplines and the latest technologies relating to Live event delivery.

·        Deep understanding and working knowledge of virtual collaboration platforms, streaming technology, digital mixing software, and the methodologies employed to bring high-end production to the virtual stage.

·        Ability to weave live and virtual event technologies together to create seamless hybrid technical methodology and delivery.

·        The ability to articulate to internal and client teams the systems and technology required to deliver both Live and Hybrid/Virtual events, and to liaise competently with both internal and client contracted 3rd party I.T. and production delivery contractors.

·        Strong health & safety credentials (formal qualifications preferred).

·        Excellent people management and leadership skills with a natural willingness to mentor and develop a young, talented Live Events team’s technical knowledge.

·        Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

·        Ability to create scaled 2D plans using AutoCAD, Vectorworks or other technical drawing software. 3D drawing capabilities preferable.

·        Methodical, proactive self-starter with can do attitude and an eye for detail.

·        Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

·  A minimum of ten years’ technical experience in events, theatre or related industry.

 

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Virtual/Hybrid Event Technician (Webtech)

TCEG - Philadelphia

Due to a huge volume of work, we are looking to widen our freelance technical expertise in the US to facilitate the execution of virtual and hybrid events via the use of a range of virtual platforms.

We are keen to hear back from anyone that is interested in exploring freelance project based opportunities that feel they have the skills described below.

A bit about the role

You will be a critical part of the Virtual and Hybrid Team, providing technical expertise and meeting set-up and delivery across an array of platforms but most specifically across Zoom and Teams.

You are expected to work as an ambassador of TCEG and ensure the highest standard of quality in all areas of production and event/ meeting delivery.

What will you be doing …

  • Supporting our Virtual & Hybrid Event Team with the daily set-up and production delivery of meetings and events delivered in the Virtual event space (online audience)
  • Interfacing with both our internal teams and clients (as necessary) to ensure and understanding of platform and technology/ tools
  • Support team with production-based work, set-ups, tests and rehearsals according to schedule and show flows
  • Platform Operator for virtual events which can include the following:
    • Pushing VTs
    • Advancing slides
    • Managing engagement tools such as Q&A/ Polling/ Whiteboards
    • Managing plug in platform engagement such as Slid.o, Mural, Jam boards etc
    • Responsible for technical production trouble shooting
    • Work with third parties to understand the newest technologies and the latest platform updates which could benefit production work
    • Recording sessions – to cloud and to hard drive when necessary
    • Supplying content for VoD
    • Foster key internal business relationships with team members across all service lines
    • Continue to develop overall skills base by taking advantage of training and development provided by TCEG

What do you need to have …

  • Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with team members, clients and suppliers / freelancers
  • Highly motivated with a positive/can do attitude
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple jobs at varying stages of production
  • Experience of Zoom / Teams Meetings and various functionality
    • Spotlighting presenters/content
    • Setting up breakouts
    • Assigning people to breakouts and moving them around between groups as necessary
  • An eye for detail
  • Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision
  • Good technical understanding/ ability to problem solve
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure

 

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Global

General Enquiries

E: hello@wrglive.com
T: +44 (0) 845 313 0000

Media Enquiries

E: jane@persuasioncomms.com

Careers Enquiries

E: careers@wrglive.com
T: +44 (0) 845 313 0000





Manchester Address:

Merchants Warehouse,
21 Castle Street,
Manchester,
M3 4LZ,
UK

London Address:

22-24 Torrington Place,
London,
WC1E 7HJ
UK

Philadelphia Address:

1 S Broad St.
Suite 930
9th Floor
Philadelphia
PA 19107
USA

Some of our team

Russ Lidstone

Group CEO

Over twenty-five years’ experience in marketing communications as strategist and CEO

Mark Gass

Group Creative Innovation Officer

Delivering innovative solutions and even greater impact for our clients

David Sharrock

COO

Trained as an accountant with Ernst & Young

Lauren Ince

Head of Client Engagement

Lauren works across all of our brands, overseeing our growing client service offering

Sallie Coventry

Head of Client Engagement US

Sallie is the Head of Client Engagement for our US presence, working across all agency brands

Tim Collett

Head of Live Events

Tim’s mission is to ensure the highest possible standard of creativity and delivery.

Greg Kiner

Head of Live US

Based in Philadelphia, Greg joined WRG in 2019, bringing over 16 years of experience with him.

Mark Jackson

Head of Environments

Heading up a talented and expanding team

Helen Davis

Head of Environments US

Helen heads up our US Environments team

Simon Davenport

Head of Environments UK

Over 20 years’ global experience in the exhibitions industry and in the healthcare sector

Spencer Conway

Head of Digital & Immersive

With almost 20 years’ experience as a digital creative, Spencer looks after our digital team

Gemma Lowry

Head of Hybrid & Virtual Events

Engaging virtual audiences to ensure the delivery of a memorable message

Chi Siroko

Head of Live Logistics

Including events of 3000+ attendees, Chi’s worked on some of our biggest projects

Lucy Hillard

Head of Live Logistics

Her approach to project management is led by innovation

Anna Thomson

Head of Healthcare Logistics

Jointly manages a large logistics team split across 3 offices, dedicated to Healthcare Events.

Emma Saunders

Head of Healthcare Logistics

Emma jointly manages 30+ people over three offices to produce more than 300 Pharma events a year

Kath Goodson

Client Engagement Director

A wealth of experience from a number of sectors

Lynsey Holbrook

Client Engagement Director

Over 20 years experience delivering integrated communications and experiential solutions

Gemma Radford

Client Engagement Director

Passionate about creating experiences and engaging audiences, with a solution focused approach

Richard McAleavy

Client Engagement Director

Passionate about using digital solutions to make a real world difference to patients

Justin Wright

Client Engagement Director

Justin is the bridge between the client and internal teams

Alex Wood

Head of Safety & Risk

Ensured the safe delivery of projects for some of Europe’s biggest companies

Andrew Gilkerson

Procurement Director

Using his corporate procurement background to create value for WRG’s clients

Charlotte Smithson

Creative Director

Champion for experiential, leading creative projects of all sizes

Alex McDonnell

Creative Director

Specialises in creative content

Paul Fidler

Creative Director

Paul's passion lies in telling captivating stories through authentic brand experiences.

Jessica Meek

Creative Director US

Leads the creative team in our Philadelphia office

Alice Kilpatrick

Co-Head of Film

Alice has a strong video production background combined with a love of creativity and audience engagement.

Julia Runagall

Co-Head of Film

Julia has won multi EVCOM/IVCA awards, a New York Film award for our UK Department of Education work.

Ryan Wells

Head of Film US

Over 20 years experience in video and film production

Tim Williams

Operations Director

A central role in direction and operational efficiency

Sarah Grubb

Operations Director US

A leader in the events industry for over 15 years

Emma Wood

Marketing Manager

Working across WRG and all of our brands on internal and external communications

Russ Lidstone

Russ Lidstone

Group CEO

Having started his career at Coca-Cola, Russ has over twenty-five years’ experience in marketing communications. He held strategy and leadership roles in blue chip agencies including McCann, Butterfield Day, HHCL, Lowe, and JWT.

Russ was CEO of Havas Worldwide for six years. Russ was recently awarded ‘Advocate of the Year’ at the Women in Marketing awards. He is a member of The Marketing Group of Great Britain; Fellow of the RSA; EMBA advisor for Oxford Said Business School; Tech London Advocate and former NED of Basketball England. Russ is Chair of Trustees for Creative Mentor Network.

Mark Gass

Mark Gass

Group Creative Innovation Officer

As Group Creative Innovation Officer, Mark is responsible delivering innovative solutions and even greater impact for our clients as well as for the overall direction of all creative departments.

Having spent over twenty years in advertising, creating international campaigns for the likes of Nivea as an Executive Creative Director at TBWA, he now sits comfortably at the evolving intersection where brand and experiential meet.

An advocate for our ‘Create Unforgettable’ ethos, Mark helps the team deliver impactful and engaging experiences for clients across the globe. Experiences that help shape opinions, move people and make things happen.

David Sharrock

David Sharrock

COO

David trained as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young. He spent four years as a management consultant, helping clients in the creative sector improve their financial performance. David spent ten years at the Guardian Media Group and later led its sale to Trinity Mirror.

David left his role as Managing Director of MEN Media in 2012 to be our CFO. The following year he became COO. He’s also non-executive Director of Sharp Futures, a social enterprise for creative and digital talent in Manchester.

Lauren Ince

Lauren Ince

Head of Client Engagement

Lauren works across all our brands, overseeing our growing client service offering and helping to deliver outstanding brand thinking and creative solutions for clients.

Lauren has held several senior roles in advertising, including Global Business Director on Unilever at Mullen Lowe, Group Account Director at WCRS, European MD of Arnold Worldwide and Head of Account Management at VCCP. Most recently, she was the Managing Director at film content agency, Evidently.

Sallie Coventry

Sallie Coventry

Head of Client Engagement US

She leads a team of 12 talented and passionate Client Engagement professionals, supporting clients in solving problems and working with our service lines to deliver projects, which create moments that inspire lasting change, whatever the channel. Prior to this, Sallie led our largest pharmaceutical account, managing a team of circa 50 people, both in the US and UK.

Before joining TCEG, Sallie managed the global portfolio of meetings & events travel trade shows at Reed Travel Exhibitions and was Managing Director for events agency, W&O Events.

Additionally, Sallie is a qualified coach and counsellor; allowing her to follow her passion for people and their potential.

Tim Collett

Tim Collett

Head of Live Events

Tim has twenty years’ experience in live events and has been leading the ever-growing live events team since 2017.

As a producer he’s led the creation and delivery of brand experiences, from product launches, to roadshows, conferences and meetings. Tim has also been instrumental in coordinating some of the UK’s largest public events and spectacles – including the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and the recent London Car Free Day with TfL.

Greg Kiner

Greg Kiner

Head of Live US

Based in Philadelphia, Greg joined WRG in 2019, bringing over 16 years of experience with him. In this role, he is focused on managing the US team while working toward WRG’s goal of growing its live event offering to both new and existing clients. With an impressive list of national and international productions to his credit, Greg says he is honored to partner with people who share his passion for live events and production. When he isn’t on a plane traveling for work, Greg is often on one traveling for fun.

Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson

Head of Environments

Mark trained as an industrial designer and spent three years designing commercial interiors before arriving in the live events industry.

Mark has overseen many of our largest international projects for clients such as AstraZeneca, Google, Roche and Ricoh. He now heads up a talented and expanding team of environment project managers and designers. Under his stewardship, it’s seen a period of rapid growth globally, particularly in North America.

Helen Davis

Helen Davis

Head of Environments US

Helen heads up our US Environments team as they create memorable exhibition experiences and bespoke installations for our international clients.

Helen works alongside Mark Jackson, Head of Environments in the UK, to lead the US team and support The Creative Engagement Group in growing their exhibitions offering to clients, both new and existing.

Helen has a wealth of experience, having managed a wide portfolio of brands, including Merck, Novo Nordisk and Yahoo over the past 15 years.

Simon Davenport

Simon Davenport

Head of Environments UK

With over 20 years’ global experience in the exhibitions industry and in the healthcare sector, Simon has been responsible for the delivery of some of the agency’s largest projects for key clients.

As Head of Environments UK he leads a growing pool of project management talent in both Manchester and London delivering projects of all types over a wide range of industry sectors. His passion for encouraging the personal development of individuals builds a level of excellence within the team across both client management and technical delivery.

Spencer Conway

Spencer Conway

Head of Digital & Immersive

With twenty years' experience as a digital designer and creative, Spencer has worked for large advertising agencies, broadcast indies and boutique digital specialists on campaigns and projects for the likes of HBO, Audi, Chanel, GSK, and the BBC.

Spencer now leads our digital team across the group, guiding the creative direction of his blended team, which includes strategists, designers, developers, project managers, and 3D artists. The team works on a diverse set of projects covering mobile, web, voice, VR, AR and live interactive experiences.

Gemma Lowry

Gemma Lowry

Head of Hybrid & Virtual Events

Gemma has over a decade of live event and communication expertise over various industries and channels.

As Head of Hybrid & Virtual Events she specialises in engaging virtual audiences to ensure the delivery of an interactive and memorable message. Day to day Gemma aligns closely with our Live, Film, Communications, and Digital teams to ensure seamless integration of these fundamental disciplines and to deliver a holistic and thought through programme.

Time spent away from the world of virtual events is all about life’s little luxuries…good food, exploring the world and a decent northern cuppa!

Chi Siroko

Chi Siroko

Head of Live Logistics

Chi has 14 years’ logistics experience working with and managing large project teams; achieving seamless results – whether instructing coachloads of priests during the papal visits, or handling VIP meetings amid the buzz of the London 2012 Olympics.

Including events of 3000+ attendees, Chi’s led some of our biggest projects across a wide breadth of sectors and venues. She enjoys using her experience of complex international events to support and develop the talent of the live logistics team.

Lucy Hillard

Lucy Hillard

Head of Live Logistics

A positive, solution-focused leader of the logistics team, Lucy has over 12 years’ experience in the industry.

Her approach to project management is led by innovation and she is passionate in encouraging the team in finding opportunities to create fresh ways of delivering comms, catering, badging, apps and our own internal processes. Lucy has developed a bit of a speciality working in Asia, executing a large-scale Incentive in Tokyo and high end C-Suite programmes in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong to name a few.

Anna Thomson

Anna Thomson

Head of Healthcare Logistics

Jointly manages a large logistics team split across 3 offices, dedicated to Healthcare Events.

Anna started her career at a corporate entertainment company before joining WRG in 2006. Since joining, Anna has successfully delivered a wide variety of quality projects all over the world and of varying size and complexity, including delivering the Senior Leaders Meeting for a key account every year for 12 years. Anna now concentrates on managing the team and client relationships to ensure we continue to deliver to the high standards we are known for.

Emma Saunders

Emma Saunders

Head of Healthcare Logistics

Emma jointly manages 30+ people over three offices to produce more than 300 Pharma events a year.

With over thirteen years at WRG in the logistics team, Emma previously worked in sales and marketing management in luxury hotels and hospitality.

A focused and dedicated team player, she’s always been a detail-orientated, critical thinker who understands the need to get things right. Emma now focuses on managing our client relationships and Healthcare Logistics Team ensuring everything is delivered to her exacting standards.

Kath Goodson

Kath Goodson

Client Engagement Director

Based in our London office, Kath joined WRG over 5 years ago, bringing with her a wealth of experience from a number of sectors to lead some of our global accounts.

Always putting clients’ best interests at the forefront of her mind, she is steadfastly committed to helping them achieve their objectives. She ensures consistency across all aspects of events and is devout in her pursuit of value for the client’s money, qualities that have made her a valued contact for clients including Nissan and HPE.

A lover of photography, Kath harbours an ambition to one day enter the World Photography awards.

Lynsey Holbrook

Lynsey Holbrook

Client Engagement Director

Lynsey joined The Creative Engagement Group in 2020, bringing 20 years’ of experience delivering integrated communications and experiential solutions for global brands and businesses spanning enterprise and consumer technology, FMCG, travel and healthcare.

Gemma Radford

Gemma Radford

Client Engagement Director

Gemma joined WRG (a division of The Creative Engagement Group) in 2018 and has over 20 years’ experience creating experiences and engaging audiences, with a solution focused approach.

Richard McAleavy

Richard McAleavy

Client Engagement Director

Based at our Manchester office, Richard works with our global healthcare clients to develop communications that grow their businesses and overcome challenges. Richard has nearly 20 years working with Pharma, Consumer Healthcare and Medical Device clients, and is particularly passionate about using digital solutions to make a real world difference to patients. Outside of the office, he enjoys falling off his mountain bike and kick-boxing.

Justin Wright

Justin Wright

Client Engagement Director

Justin is the bridge between clients & the TCEG team. Justin has always been client facing, with over 12 years’ experience in various roles ranging from managing large sponsorship packages for military contractors to heading up the Sales & Marketing Division for one of the big four accountancy firms in the North West.

His positive mentality, analytical approach and ability to understand client needs has resulted in strong working relationships that deliver exceptional results. Justin has a relentless enthusiasm for all aspects in life, enjoying socialising with both clients and friends - bringing excitement to any project.

Alex Wood

Alex Wood

Head of Safety & Risk

Alex graduated with Honours in Events Management. In his first job out of university he became event Health & Safety Advisor at Jack Morton where he worked on a range of corporate events as well as public spectacles including the London New Year’s Eve Celebrations and the Commonwealth Games.

During his eleven years in events Health & Safety, Alex has ensured the safe delivery of projects for some of Europe’s biggest companies, such as Shell, JLR, and Canon and is experienced in overseeing and implementing a Health & Safety Management systems for projects across the globe.

Andrew Gilkerson

Andrew Gilkerson

Procurement Director

Andrew has been in the events industry for over twenty years, in both agency and corporate roles. As well as operational and account management positions, Andrew spent ten years with global Pharmaceutical, Pfizer. He led the Meetings and Congress Procurement category for Europe, designing and delivering a regional strategic meetings management programme.

As Procurement Director for The Creative Engagement Group, he uses his corporate procurement background to create value for clients in all areas of the client-supplier relationship.

Charlotte Smithson

Charlotte Smithson

Creative Director

Charlotte thrives on the breadth of creative work we cover at WRG, and directs projects across the creative departments at our Manchester office.

She enjoys the challenge of changing behaviours in a memorable way, and the scope of creative possibilities in experiential marketing.

Charlotte plays a key role in our healthcare offering – yet in her 7 years at WRG, she has worked for a huge range of clients in various industries, and has spent time working in all of our global offices.

A little known fact about Charlotte is that she has the greenest balcony in Manchester.

Alex McDonnell

Alex McDonnell

Creative Director

Alex specialises in creative content, bringing a wealth of experience in developing compelling stories, films and campaigns.

He was previously creative director and head of film for the London content agency Evidently, where clients included Dove, Lifebuoy, Unilever, Sanofi Genzyme and Battersea Power Station.

Paul Fidler

Paul Fidler

Creative Director

Paul's passion lies in telling captivating stories through authentic brand experiences.

Previously, Paul was Associate Creative Director at brand experience agency Wasserman, where he worked on clients including Nike, Bacardi, Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Martini, Vodafone, Sky, HP and Formula One. He has also worked at agencies FKC and Crossing O’Sullivan, where he headed up creative on many well known brands including Virgin Media, Papa John’s, Old Spice, M&S, Panasonic, Technics and TATA Steel, making broadcast, commercial and corporate content for clients.

Jessica Meek

Jessica Meek

Creative Director US

Jessica leads the creative team in our Philadelphia office. Prior to joining The Creative Engagement Group she was Creative Director for the San Francisco office of London agency Instinctif Partners, where she built creative engagement programs, events and experiences.

Jessica has worked both in-house as well as agency-side with a mix of B2B and B2C companies including Salesforce, Tesla, eBay, Google, and Specialized Bicycles. Her former agencies include George P Johnson, Liquid Agency (formerly Neutron), and Jack Morton Worldwide.

Alice Kilpatrick

Alice Kilpatrick

Co-Head of Film

Her attention to detail, along with her friendly and approachable nature, have enabled her to build successful long-term relationships with clients as well as develop and get the best out of her teams.

Alice is equally at home supporting our producers, directors and production managers, pitching ideas to clients, and managing projects from concept to delivery, ensuring we deliver content at the highest quality along with a great customer experience.

Julia Runagall

Julia Runagall

Co-Head of Film

In addition to her Co-Head of Film role, Jules is an experienced Director with over 25 years’ experience, having directed a wide variety of programmes across the digital and broadcast platforms for clients including BBC World News and Channel 4.

She especially loves to work in real environments with real people and relishes the challenge of capturing their stories in the most effective way possible.

Ryan Wells

Ryan Wells

Head of Film US

Ryan has over 20 years experience in video and film production having delivered a wide variety of programs across digital and broadcast platforms. He oversees our US production team delivering engaging live, digital and on-demand content.

He began his career working on feature films in New York City before switching over to broadcast and commercial content for clients such as HBO, MTV, Nickelodeon, AMC and Children’s Television Workshop. Ryan then worked as a Producer/Director for Healthology (a division of NBC Universal) creating online health and medical content for such companies as Novartis, AstraZeneca and Pfizer.

Tim Williams

Tim Williams

Operations Director

Since joining the group nearly 15 years ago, Tim has worked his way through the business to his current position.

As Director of Operations, he has direct responsibility for all activity happening across the business and feeds into our strategic decision-making.

Sarah Grubb

Sarah Grubb

Operations Director US

As a leader in the events industry for over 15 years, Sarah has experience managing a wide variety of events and productions focusing on operations, logistics, production budgeting and scheduling.

Sarah has worked on amazing projects including Olympic Ceremonies, sporting events and Commonwealth Games in a range of exciting destinations around the world. These projects involved her running large teams of people to execute technically challenging elements of the project under extreme pressure with large budgets.

Emma Wood

Emma Wood

Marketing Manager

Emma has been with WRG since 2017. She started off as a Senior Account Manager on our largest healthcare account before moving into marketing at the start of 2019. Emma brings with her extensive knowledge from her previous role in managing a wide variety of projects across all of our service lines.

Emma works across WRG and all of our brands with the rest of the marketing team coordinating the internal and external communication strategy.

Prior to working at The Creative Engagement Group Emma held roles in the Tech industry in Business Development and Account Management working with blue chip clients.

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