Tess Ferguson
Tess originally did her Degree in Graphic design and photography at Chelsea School of Art. Whilst there she discovered the wondrous world of “Audio- visual” design. Ever since then she has been in the events industry and still has a great passion and enthusiasm for it. Over the years Tess has worked with many of the top UK corporate businesses developing best solutions. Tess also works closely with agency partners to help them brainstorm developing strong concepts and winning pitches with a high degree of success.With many years of experience to call on she always enjoys sharing fresh ideas to make projects more exciting and effective.
Tess has worked with husband Guy since the company started and she has a very busy life balancing family and business as well as doing local charity and community work. Tess loves collectables, travel, music and theatre.
Lawrence Harvey
Lawrence is Head of Creative Design. He is an Award winning designer and highly respected in the events industry. He originally worked with Tess & Guy whilst running his own company “Shot in the Dark” producing stunning audio-visual modules to wow any audience. Lawrence is also a very talented and highly respected professional photographer and Video Director.
He scopes out every detail of the creative design with wit, wisdom and fine precision. He is always calm and great fun to work with. Apart from work and family he loves cycling, table tennis and collecting old cameras.
At 6’4” Lawrence is considered the “gentle giant”of our team and is always there to help clients reach new heights in creative production.
Guy Ferguson
Guy has worked in the event industry for over 30 years as a leading Technical Production Director or he likes to call it, a "Creative Technologist". He specialises in Ultra-wide screen (Dataton Watchout) design and production, creating high impact events around the world. Guy has a wealth of experience and technical knowledge that is a major benefit when putting together high profile special events.
He is a recognised industry expert in developing technical specifications for highly complex projects. He specialises in creating and visualising event designs, so clients can clearly and thoroughly understand the event vision through from concept to delivery. Guy also loves classic cars and boats, travel, music and he plays the bassoon.
Shirley Chick
Shirley is a highly experienced corporate event marketing specialist, delivering event-related solutions to marketing and communications challenges for major enterprises across key industry sectors such as Automotive, Defence, Energy, Environment, Finance, Maritime and Enterprise Security.
As a well-rounded Events Director and Hybrid Producer, Shirley’s international experience spans full profit and loss responsibility, human resources, health & safety, ROI and full operational responsibility including content curation, delegate registration platforms, sponsor, speakers and key stakeholder management, venue finding and of course audio-visual production for a multitude of events across the world including China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, the UAE, USA and especially across Europe.
Shirley is the ‘tree hugger’ of the team and sustainability and eco-ethical concerns remain at the forefront of her undertakings.
Richard West
Richard is a highly acclaimed best selling business author (Performance at the Limit), International keynote speaker, event host / MC and a respected learning and development specialist. Richard also offers professional media training to help develop and improve presentation skills.
Having worked for many years in senior management roles in some of the top Formula 1 teams (McLaren, Williams and Jordon) he has since devised a compelling programme based on Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing.
He is a visiting Lecturer at Cranfield Business School.
Richard brings his invaluable business communications and board level management skills to our team.
Richard is still heavily involved in all things motorsport , he loves good food and great wines.
Alan Elston
Al is an integral part of the team as our Event Host and Speaker Coach. His role is to create a valuable shared experience for the audience. One that invites the them to think, feel and behave in a different way.
He’s creative, passionate and bold in his ability to deliver as an Event Host. His role also coaches and encourages every speaker to be their best. As part of this he works closely with the speakers and production team to bring the event to life.
His background is academically diverse. His first MA in HRM helped him to question, analyse and think strategically. His second MA in Acting, helped him to blend commercial experience with rigorous acting technique. He says Drama School was tough, intense and often very uncomfortable.
He uses these eclectic skills and 20 year commercial track record in his professional career everyday. He notes it’s been a privilege to work with very talented people in diverse organisations. It’s challenging, fascinating and rewarding work.
In his other work, he’s an actor, he coaches pitch teams, write scripts, records voice overs and delivers key notes. Al loves adrenaline sports including skiing, wakeboarding, surfing, mountain biking and riding one of his motorbikes.