Meet the team behind events such as the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon, ABP Newport Wales Marathon, CDF 10K and more.
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Alex Donald
Elite Race ManagerAlways relied on for an honest opinion but should never be trusted with keys.
Most Likely to: Write a book on his life.
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Anna Verdon
Communications ManagerLover of the outdoors and being by the sea. Partial to a pizza.
Most Likely to: Be found surrounded by a cat or two.
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Annabelle Mason
Partnerships ManagerLoves a new idea or discussing scenarios. Fan of a period novel or two. King Henry VIII is her Birthday twin.
Most Likely to: Tell you she is from Pembrokeshire.
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Bethan King
Programme ManagerHas an extensive knowledge of all things Disney and a hidden talent for hula hooping.
Most Likely to: Be found organising the office cupboards.
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Deborah Powell
Commercial DirectorSeeker of new ideas and getting to the point. Can’t survive without a daily, dog-led hike.
Most Likely to: Be found on, in or near water.
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Gareth Ludkin
Head of SustainabilityRider of bicycles, music snob and champion of the ordinary man.
Most Likely to: Chain himself to a tree.
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Gavin Howe
Event Support AssistantLover of 5-a-side and festivals. Fond of any cat willing to give the slightest ounce of attention.
Most Likely to: Be found deep in thought in a coffee shop.
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Hattie Jardine
Partnerships ManagerSophisticated shopping addict with an extensive knowledge of all things celebrity.
Most Likely to: Officiate your wedding.
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Kelsey Duffill
Events Operations AssistantOnce spent her birthday in a Tibetan refugee camp and has been to Glastonbury 7 times (and counting!)
Most Likely to: Be found swimming, surfing or paddleboarding.
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Laura Peeroo
Finance ManagerLover of sci-fi, true crime and cake. Prefers numbers to words and has lived in 8 countries over 3 continents.
Most Likely to: Choose the slow lane checkout in the supermarket.
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Lee Treadwell
Head of Marketing & CommunicationsHappiest on two wheels, in the mountains or the water. Has been known to fall asleep on the dancefloor.
Most Likely to: Be found on a holiday that doesn’t sound like a holiday.
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Lindsey Screen
Programme ManagerLoves to dance, laugh, travel and will never say no to a cuppa!
Most Likely to: Watch cheesy films on Christmas 24
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Maria Waldron
Client Relationships ManagerOffice problem solver and glamorous coffee snob.
Most Likely to: Open an Italian bed and breakfast.
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Matt Newman
Chief ExecutiveMillfield School & Swansea Uni Alumni (mostly for rugby). Top schmoozer, party starter and proud Partridge fan.
Most Likely to: Be found telling bad Dad jokes.
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Naomi Warner
Event ManagerLover of peppermint tea, marine life and Iolo Williams.
Most Likely to: Find you a real bargain.
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Rachel Madge
Event ManagerQueen of the pep talk. Often found on a chair shouting ‘smile’, earning her the title of chief photographer.
Most Likely to: Bring cakes to a meeting.
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Rhiannon Marsh
Production ManagerLover of cats, cooking and red wine. Fluent Welsh speaker.
Most Likely to: Lose her keys, phone and wallet at least 10 times a day.
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Steve Brace
Head of Event DeliveryDouble Olympian and all-round good guy. Fond of custard creams and fried egg and mango chutney sandwiches.
Most Likely to: Be contemplating what to do next in the garden.
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Stuart Fagg
Marketing ManagerExpert story writer who once hit a cricket ball into Paul Mccartney’s garden.
Most Likely to: Star in Jesus Christ Superstar The Musical.
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Tor Hands
Volunteer CoordinatorWill travel all over the world but struggles to drink out of a mug with a picture on it.
Most Likely to: Be counting the days to her next travel experience.
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Vici Williams
Partnerships ManagerExpert cake baker that keeps The White Company in business.
Most Likely to: Give Michael Phelps a run for his money!
If you like the sound of our shared values and think you’d fit in amongst the faces above, learn more about working here or freelance opportunities.