The A List 2010 - 35 agency players under 35

Organising sustainable events, working on overseas office expansions and driving their agency to the top three in the industry rankings are some of the career aspirations harboured by this year's A List.
C&IT's search for the best agency talent aged 35 and under is now in its second year, and many of this year's A Listers were nominated for demonstrating excellence in client projects, for corporates including Vodafone, Xerox, Danone and Goldman Sachs. Meet this year's A List...

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Charlotte Cresswell, 35
Adding Value
Director
Nominated for Last year, Charlotte identified, pitched for and won a project for an IT/telecoms client that resulted in more than 80 UK events, which were so successful, the client confirmed another series for 2010.
Goals before 40 To develop an Adding Value offer in Asia, sail across the Atlantic, complete the Haute Route ski tour in the Alps and revisit Fiji where I spent my childhood.

Ben Eustace, 31
AOK Events
Hospitality director
Nominated for "Despite the tough economy, Ben has led our hospitality department brilliantly, ensuring that revenues have been maintained and our clients pleased. He has been responsible for more than 500 hospitality events in the past year, with Wimbledon the biggest and best with more than 800 customers," says AOK managing director Alex Hewitt.
Goals before 40 I'd like to appear on Total Wipeout. Professionally, I'd like to develop relationships with 2012 sponsors to assist with creating bespoke hospitality for them

Lindsay Flynn, 26
AYMTM
Account executive
Nominated for "Lindsay is a valued member of the AYMTM aviation division and has helped to grow the business and increase profitability with the department and has also contributed significantly to our events department," says AYMTM managing director Natalie Gunson.
Goals before 40 Professionally, to be an account manager and to have expanded our aviation department with plenty more flight-only management clients. To have travelled and holidayed in one new country every year, and be fluent in Spanish.

Xavier Cadiou, 35
Banks Sadler
European development director
Nominated for "Expanding into Europe against a background of such unprecedented global economic uncertainty has taken determination and tenacity, which Xavier has demonstrated in abundance," says Banks Sadler CEO Leigh Jagger.
Goals before 40 Expanding our business and setting up offices in new regions, as well as working with people from different backgrounds.

Katherine Bradley, 28
BCD Meetings & Incentives
Project Manager
Nominated for "Katherine has been instrumental in many of our key events, in particular a business leaders summit that she managed in Dublin for Xerox," says vice-president strategic communications Matthew Wall.
Goals before 40 To be managing director of an event-management company, and to work my way around all the countries I haven't yet visited.

Frances Green, 34
Black Tomato
Business development manager
Nominated for Organising a brand launch for Dolce Hotels late last year. The group took over the Natural Kitchen in the City of London and attracted 200 industry corporates and agents with a showcase of the properties, cookery demonstrations, and wine and cheese tasting.
Goals before 40 I'd love to grow our events team to 20 people through winning key accounts, and to travel the world.

Katrina Rannard, 30
BI Worldwide
Lead design manager
Nominated for "Kat is a prime example of someone who has gone out of her way to make the most of every situation thrown her way," says BI head of events Mark Taylor. "This was clearly demonstrated on a global recognition programme in Istanbul, which was not only logistically complex, but full of unusual requests which were all met without hesitation."
Goals before 40 To grow and develop the design team, and also to be a member of our management team at BI. 

Emma Wilson, 31
BSI Meetings & Events
Account director
Nominated for Leading the ITM Conference, which she has delivered for the past two years.
Goals before 40 To work on types of events that I haven't yet experienced and to taste the foods of the world from places like Vietnam, India and Cambodia.

Jo Quarterman, 34
Corporate Innovations
Senior account manager
Nominated for "Jo organised an incentive for 106 Danone employees to Marrakech. The feedback we received, in particular about Jo's organisation, was outstanding," says Corporate Innovations managing director David Watt.
Goals before 40 I'd like to be more involved in sustainable incentive travel and personally I'd like to travel more and build an eco-house.

Hayley Trussell, 29
DBMT
Senior account manager
Nominated for An incentive for Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles in 2009 to Whistler, Canada. Delegates were so impressed they said that they would work hard to make the next incentive.
Goals before 40 To establish myself in the industry and make the top ten of C&IT's Power 50. Personally, to find the perfect man.

Gemma Lockwood, 28
DRP Group
Project manager
Nominated for "Gemma's contribution to the recent Office Depot conference was superb, and she managed to achieve results above and beyond expectations," says DRP Group managing director Dale Parmenter.
Goals before 40 To be a board director and to have taken my first helicopter lesson.

Lucy Webster, 29
Euro RSCG Skybridge
Account manager
Nominated for The Land Rover media drive. "This was the first time it had hosted a dual brand launch, which meant that we had two groups on the ground for effectively two separate events. The results were fantastic and Lucy played an integral role," says Euro RSCG Skybridge managing director Paul Stoddart.
Goals before 40 If I'm still agency-side, I'd like to be account director or, client-side, I'd like to be a head of events, and I'd like to travel more.

Jo Morgan, 27
The Finishing Touch
Account manager
Nominated for "Jo is a key member of the pitch team and her contribution has provided The Finishing Touch with two new client wins at the end of 2009," says account director Lisa Ryan.
Goals before 40 Professionally, to work overseas. Ideally, The Finishing Touch would open an office somewhere warm where I could be posted. I'd also like to learn a language and see the world - including South America - a bit more. 

Christina Klingler, 35
First Protocol (Goldman Sachs Event Team)
Project manager
Nominated for "Christina is part of our on-site team at Goldman Sachs, where she has an impressive track record. Being an embedded supplier requires us to exceed client expectations daily," says First Protocol managing director Mark Riches.
Goals before 40 Manage even more international events and spread my wings to the Far East and Hong Kong. I'm in the process of buying a house, which I'd like to design in a similar style to the Park Hyatt.

Cheryl Hinde, 27
Grass Roots DMS
Group project manager
Nominated for Leading the Grass Roots team at Microsoft TechEd EMEA in 2009. "Cheryl forged fantastic relationships with the client and lead partners on the event," says Grass Roots Group's global marketing director Aileen Reuter. "Her leadership pre-event and on-site is a key reason why we are already talking to the client about the 2010 event."
Goals before 40 I'd love to work on an iconic global event. On a more personal note, I'd like to hire a classic car and drive across the US, Thelma and Louise-style - but without the ending...

Natalia Rozwadowska, 32
Imagination
Project manager
Nominated for Her work on the Fiesta Now! Launch in Barcelona. "Natalia is a consumate events professional with a great eye for detail and a strong, fun personality," says Imagination event  director Guy Stevenson. "Her strong
language skills make her a true asset to any team."
Goals before 40 To wake up and never dread the thought of going to work. To this day I haven't, and long may that continue, well into my 40s and beyond.

Jeavon Smith, 26
Jack Morton Worldwide
Producer
Nominated for Producing, in partnership with Cheil Worldwide, a series of brand experiences for Samsung, creating immersive multimedia launches for their latest mobile devices.
Goals before 40 Pushing boundaries with creative and technological events. I'd also love to build my house - a modern eco-home.

Laura James, 31
Line Up
Senior producer
Nominated for Laura played an instrumental role in producing Indesit's 2009 trade product launch, which beat targets despite a 25% cut in budget just two months before the launch.
Goals before 40 I'd like to have a stint working overseas before I'm 40, either as part of an overseas office launch, or on an overseas event that involves being in that location for more than a week.

Clare West, 28
Lodestar
Senior producer
Nominated for Excelling in a slew of 2009 projects including the production of a high-profile KPMG conference in Amsterdam and Nissan experiential activity, as well as leading the successful Lodestar initiative to achieve ISO9001.
Goals before 40 To be part of the senior management team as Lodestar grows. I'd like to balance that with a happy family life.

William Sutton, 29
Logistik
Commercial and operations director  
Nominated for His drive in helping to procure a number of key accounts wins, as well as being influential in securing the Lloyds Banking Group tender.
Goals before 40 To grow the business and achieve a top-three ranking in the industry league tables. My wife and I aim to start a family in the future but, at the moment, our focus is on our careers. 

Victoria Owens, 26
MCI UK
Venue and supplier manager
Nominated for "Her commitment to developing sustainable and responsible procurement has enabled her to efficiently procure meeting space and accommodation for an international medical congress that will attract 25,000 attendees to London in 2011," says sales manager Marcus Naef.
Goals before 40 To join the senior management team and have greater involvement in MCI's strategic direction, and explore Australia.

Laura Harbison, 24
Ovation
Account manager
Nominated for "The flawless and perfect service I received from Laura during our recent incentive for Hunton Distribution," says Marie Pellum, CWT Meetings and Events, Houston.
Goals before 40 To work with new Ovation offices opening up around the world and bring them up to speed on what we do, and to live abroad for a few years.

Liz Harper, 33
Oxford International
Senior account manager, team leader
Nominated for "Liz successfully delivered a number of important projects in 2009, and was instrumental in further developing the business from one key client in a highly competitive RFP process," says Oxford International managing director John Walker.
Goals before 40 To expand and develop my team at Oxford International, combined with lots more exciting travel adventures. 

Joanna Dolan, 31
P&MM
Communications manager
Nominated for "We operated a series of events called ‘The Rhythm of Life' throughout Europe on behalf of Nikken in 2009," says P&MM director of events Chris Clarke. "Joanna headed up the team to come up with a vibrant communications theme for the events."
Goals before 40 I'd like to grow my comms department to become an integral part of P&MM and become an arm in our own right. And I'd like to take my family to Australia.

Katie Sands, 29
Powwow Events
Event Director
Nominated for "An event we manage for one of the world's leading global management consultants in Cambridge," says Powwow director Amanda Edgcumbe. "2010 will be the fifth year we've organised this complex event."
Goals before 40 To take a sabbatical and travel around South America and Argentina. Professionally, I would continue to work with the management team and grow Powwow.

Blair Jagusch, 29
The Rouge Partnership
Senior producer
Nominated for Delivering an event for more than 25,000 people - Skyfest. Sky internal communications manager, special events, Amy Watson says: "When I discovered that not only was it Blair's birthday at Skyfest 2009, but that he was turning 29, I was amazed. The tenacity, maturity, confidence and respect he engenders from suppliers is that of someone way beyond his years."
Goals before 40 To experience all the different facets of the event industry and eventually
launch my own agency. Personally, to experience new cultures.

Katie Kenny, 31
RPM
Head of corporate
Nominated for Running a successful 1,200-delegate event in her first
week at RPM. "The impact Katie has had on our new corporate division has been instant," says director of corporate Ian Irving. "She has already been key in winning a number of accounts."
Goals before 40 Establishing RPM's corporate division as a real leader and seeing it match the success RPM has in the experiential sector. Personally, I'd like to build my own house.

Hannah Markland, 33
Sledge
Account director
Nominated for The O2 "Superfan" Awards Ceremony, an internal event for 2,000 O2 employees in December 2009, held across three venues in London, Leeds and Glasgow using a live satellite link hosted by James Corden, Mathew Horne and Reggie Yates.  
Goals before 40 To create innovative and ground-breaking events that break conventional boundaries. Personally, to spend more time in the water.

Andy Macdonald, 30
Smyle
Production manager
Nominated for His contribution on the technical production for the internal launch of Napp's most recent product at a conference held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, for 850 delegates.
Goals before 40 Professionally, to work on a massive entertainment event while, personally, I'd love to take part in the bull run in Pamplona or the Tomatina festival.

Luci Beaufort-Dysart, 30
TRO
Account director
Nominated for Her knowledge and creativity in devising the innovative solution for the award-winning Honda Dreamfields.  
Goals before 40 To be client services director of TRO. My personal goals include learning Spanish, mastering golf as my parents live in Spain, and blagging my way into an Oscars after-party.

Becky Horsfall, 32
Top Banana Team
Project manager
Nominated for A Microsoft event last November in Israel, where she managed event promotion, production, design of all event collateral and on-site logistics.
Goals before 40 Professionally, to continue on the trajectory I'm on - with more holiday days and a smidgeon more pay. Personally, to run the London Marathon - a goal that I hope to cross off the list in April.

Emma Massey, 27
Universal Procon
Project manager
Nominated for The successful delivery of a Launch Readiness Meeting for a major pharmaceutical company.
Goals before 40 I would like to manage my own team and get to see them flourish. Also to learn a language and take cooking classes.

Kim Collins, 29
Venues Event Management
Head of projects and events team
Nominated for An incentive trip to Las Vegas for a major fleet and vehicle management company. The incentive was for 24 delegates for four nights in October 2009 and delegate feedback was brilliant.
Goals before 40 I'd like to play for the England pool team - I currently play at county level - and become a director of an events company.

Stephen Morton-Prior, 34
W&O Events
Account director
Nominated for "Stephen always manages to give our incentive programmes an edge, as was the case with the Presidents Club incentive in 2009 in Los Angeles for a leading automotive client, or adding a social responsibility dimension to a Premier Club incentive to Rio de Janeiro through sponsorship of the favelas," says W&O Events managing director Paul Bowie.
Goals before 40 I'd like to be at the forefront of W&O's reward, recognition and incentive department. Personally, I'd like to start a family and use my event skills to help the
charitable sector.

Emma Bason, 35
Zibrant
Head of operations, European HQ
Nominated for "Emma's contribution to Zibrant over the past 12 months has seen us win and develop a clear service and delivery strategy for one of our largest pharma clients," says managing director, sales and marketing, Faye Sharpe. "She runs our Canterbury operation and largest single account team of more than 40 staff. She's turned a local office into our European HQ and is delivering epic growth as her team expands."
Goals before 40 To carry on developing Zibrant's European business and maintain a healthy balance between work and family.

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