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 - Business Development Manager
Mel brings a wealth of experience from both the tourism and food & drink sectors. Working closely with Karen and Rachel, Mel drives our marketing and new business, helping more brands discover PS8 and benefit from our expertise in creating standout food and drink stands.
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 - Exhibitions Project Manager
Kevin has a long career in exhibition stand build and is your first point of contact when looking for a solution to your stand design and build. Delivering a large portfolio of custom stands for clients and creative enhancements to pavilion stands through graphics and furniture, Kevin will make sure 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, insights and expertise that both add real value to our offer and support the drive and focus of PS8.