People Moves
PEOPLE MOVES
2 MINUTES WITH…
possibilities in a space inspired by
the world of Willy Wonka, went
live in January 2019.
What’s on your desk?
A mug of coffee, two mice, two
pairs of headphones, my keyboard,
sunglasses, plans of current
projects, pens, a notebook and
post-its.
How do you intend to face the
challenges in the industry?
Quentin Segard, design
lead, WONDER London
By building a great team of people
who are enthusiastic about what
they do and share the same
passion of design and aesthetics
as me.
Biggest frustration?
How did you get into the event
industry?
Initially, I studied product design
and over a few years transitioned
into developing spaces for the
events industry.
Favourite thing about events?
The pace and energy of the projects
alongside the freedom of creating
and expressing yourself.
The alarm in the morning.
Sometimes I wish I started work
later.
Crowning moment?
Seeing every design I have
developed and walking into the
space is a special moment every
time.
Best piece of advice?
Have fun!
What do you think you can bring
to the new role?
I have a varied experience in the
creative sphere spanning high end
retail, hospitality and exhibition
design. This experience allows me
to bring the level of detail normally
applied to permanent projects to
fast-paced ones. I love to share my
knowledge and expertise with my
colleagues and clients alike.
Funniest work moment?
I laugh and joke with my
colleagues all the time, it would
be impossible to pick just one.
Dream job?
The same job but by the sea!
Who is the individual you most
admire?
My mum.
What have you done in the first
month in the job?
I developed a design proposal for
Google for Education’s presence
at The BETT Show, the largest
EduTech exhibition globally. The
project, which invited delegates
to explore the infinity of learning
The last film you watched?
BlacKKKlansman.
At EN HQ, we take our coffee
very seriously - how do you take
your coffee?
EN publisher Mash
Media has announced the
appointment of Graeme
1. Barnett (1) as chief
operating officer and board
member, having worked
in a consultant/advisory
capacity on International
Confex since October.
Mike Sherrard (2) has also
been appointed to the Mash
Media board and promoted
2.
to exhibition director, The
Event Production Show and
Festival and Outdoor Event
Show.
Full service provider
GES has announced
the promotion of Jason
Popp (3) to president –
3. GES EMEA. Popp has 25
years of global leadership
experience, after joining
GES as chief operating
officer for the company’s
UK, European and Middle
Eastern business.
The Scottish Event
Campus has announced
4.
the appointment of Debbie
McWilliams (4) to director
of live entertainment at the
SEC, Glasgow.
Events marketing
platform RainFocus
has announced the
appointment of Kevin
5. O’Rourke (5) to executive
vice president of global
sales. O’Rourke will
drive the sales strategy
behind the company’s
go-to-market plan, as well
as expansion into new
markets.
Black, strong and lots of it.
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