Global exhibitions & events specialists in food & drink
Creating Export Success for Food and Drink Companies
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The Team
We make things happen. We are an experienced team driven by providing a high quality service. We work closely together and aim to provide the best service in the business with a personal touch.
Karen Beston - Head of Exhibitions & Events
Karen heads up the team that manages the customer journey, ensuring a first class level of service at all times. Karen has a great working relationship with show organisers and our wider stakeholders including Government and National trade bodies. Karen's huge international experience means you can rely on her to deliver and go the extra mile to add real value.
Sarah Briones - Operations Manager
Sarah is right at the centre of the PS8 action, quietly making sure everything works exactly as it should. She works across all teams, managing supplier orders, tracking the details and keeping invoicing running on time. Organised, reliable and always one step ahead, Sarah makes sure everything runs like clockwork!
Russell Dunn - Exhibitions Project Manager
Russ is a key member of the Operations team delivering bespoke stands for our independent and pavilion clients. With over 15 year's experience in the sector Russ provides clients with a smooth, stress- free experience from initial brief through to stand hand over onsite both in the UK and abroad. Connect with him for your next project!
Paddy Edwards – Director
Paddy's has taken a step back after a number years of leading our Ops team, but is still on hand to support the team with artwork creation for many of our projects.
Mel Harcourt - Sales and Marketing Manager
Mel brings a wealth of experience of the food & drink sector to her role in marketing the PS8 suite of services. Always on the look out for new clients and brands that should be making more of international trade shows, Mel wants to connect with you to let you benefit from our expertise in creating standout food and drink stands. Get in touch!
Rachel Jones - Sales and Marketing Executive
Let Rachel know if you are looking to exhibit at trade shows across the UK or overseas. With our global reach and outstanding service, we can always help. Connect with Rachel and be on the lookout for mailings and Linked In posts about opportunities with PS8!
Kevin O'Shea - Head of Exhibition Delivery
Kevin heads up our operations team using his vast stand build experience across many world markets to best meet the needs of our clients. Kevin works across a number of time zones, managing our network of partners in delivering a large portfolio of stands for clients. From simple graphic solutions through to fully bespoke stands, Kevin will always go the extra mile to ensure we find a solution that is on budget and creates real impact at your next show.
Sandra Sullivan MBE – Director
Sandra is our food and drink export expert, awarded an MBE for services to the food industry in 2016. Well known in the industry after clocking up many years leading PS8 and running the Food & Drink Exporters Association, Sandra's connections, insights and expertise add real value to our offer and support the drive and focus of PS8.