Unity
We work as one team to get the best results and work openly and collaboratively with all our clients. We foster a ‘can do’ approach and a bias towards saying ‘yes’. Getting you the right team, with the right approach is paramount and we take great pride in delivering you only the very best.
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Kevin Craven
Executive Chairman of FIL
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Beth Henson
Human Resources Director
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Jason Sinclair
Group Finance Director
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Joe Muir
Aerospace Commercial Director
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Ben Gleeson
Director of Operations
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Christina Smith
Group Legal Director and Company Secretary
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Robin Southwell
Non-Executive Director
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Jacqui Sutton
Non-Executive Director
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Simon Parker
Non-Executive Director
Kevin Craven
Executive Chairman of FIL
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Beth Henson
Human Resources Director
Farnborough International Limited
Beth Henson joined the SBAC and FIL in 2008, bringing with her over 15 years’ experience in Human Resources, drawn from a spectrum of industry posts including events, hospitality and manufacturing, alongside a strong background in social work.
With people playing such a pivotal role in the successful growth of FIL and its services, Beth acts as the lynchpin for attracting the very best talent to FIL in order to deliver outstanding results as a team.
She was instrumental in the merger of the SBAC and DMA in 2010, taking the lead on all HR aspects. Beth also holds a keen interest in change management and HR Infrastructure and supports the highly successful ‘Good Schools Guide’ in an HR advisory capacity.
A keen sportsperson, Beth enjoys running and keeping fit and enjoys the company of friends and family. She has two sons and lives in Hampshire.
Jason Sinclair
Group Finance Director
Joe Muir
Aerospace Commercial Director
Joe Muir has been part of Farnborough International Ltd since 2013, he is responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s sales and customer service strategies.
As well as leading sales growth, Joe maintains the relationship’s between Farnborough International and our prime aerospace and defence clients.
Joe is a well-known and well-regarded figure throughout the industry with an unrivalled understanding of client objectives and expectations.
A local to Farnborough, Joe was born in Aldershot where he still lives. In his free time, Joe plays golf to a handicap of 11; is a fan of Thai cookery, and is a major collector of vinyl records particularly rock and roll.
Ben Gleeson
Director of Operations
Christina Smith
Group Legal Director and Company Secretary
Farnborough International Ltd
Robin Southwell
Non-Executive Director
Farnborough International Ltd (FIL)
Robin Southwell, joined the board at FIL in 2009 and his knowledge and insight into the UK aerospace and defence market have made him a valued addition to the board.
ADS President and CEO of EADS UK, Robin’s long and illustrious career history includes groundbreaking roles. He held positions as CEO of AirTanker Ltd (a consortium of EADS, Cobham, Rolls-Royce, Thales and VT Group) where, under his leadership, he secured the largest PFI in history. He has also been Chief Executive Officer at WS Atkins and Group Managing Director of Customer Solutions and Support at BAE Systems.
As well as an Non-Executive Director at Farnborough International Limited and Shearwater Group, Robin is Chairman of Linley Furniture, Bellevue Speedway, and GBH Limited. He is also an Ambassador for the RAF Museum, Chairman of Governors of Parkside School and was appointed by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, as a UK Business Ambassador.
Gareth Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Farnborough International Ltd
Gareth joined Farnborough International Limited at the start of 2018 on the brink of the company opening its brand new £34m exhibition and conference centre.
Since then, Gareth has successfully overseen the full opening of the new venue facility, the staging of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow and the development and imbedding of a new growth strategy for the company that will see it become a year-round events organiser, developing pioneering and innovative business opportunities across the aerospace, defence and conferences and events industries. He has a keen focus on customer service and ensuring that all interactions with Farnborough International are positive ones.
Prior to his joining Farnborough International, Gareth spent more than six years with Southampton Football Club, first as Chief Financial Officer before being promoted to Chief Executive in 2014. Under Gareth’s leadership Southampton FC saw a significant rise in turnover and considerable commercial success.
In 2015, Gareth was named ‘Director of the Year for Large Companies’ (London and South East) by the Institute of Directors.
Originally from Yorkshire, Gareth moved south to attend Southampton University. He is married with three children.
Jacqui Sutton
Non-Executive Director
Farnborough International Ltd (FIL)
Simon Parker
Non-Executive Director
Farnborough International Ltd
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Lara Day
Head of Aerospace Sales
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Laura Rowley
Aerospace Sales Manager
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Victoria Roberts
Partnership Development Manager
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Helen Watt
Exhibition Sales Co-ordinator
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Torin Bent
Aerospace Sales Account Manager
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Julie Mears
Assistant Director of Delegations and Protocol
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Paul Denny
Assistant Director of Aerospace Events
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Charlotte Beebe
Delegations Assistant
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Niall Simmonds
Head of Marketing
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Anna Turchenko
Aerospace Marketing Manager
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Rebecca Farquhar
Head of FINN
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Catherine Dexter
Aerospace Marketing Executive
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Sarah Lindsay
Head of Aerospace Operations
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Robert Pigden
Senior Project Manager
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Holly Jones
Operations Executive
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Helen Ridley
Head of Event Management
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Jennifer Mather
Event Manager
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Rebecca Tudor-Owen
Event Manager
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Chris Dillon
Venue Operations Manager
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Gemma Dennis
Event Space Planner
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Chelsea Hoskin
Senior Operations Manager
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Jessica Godbold
Operations Coordinator
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Moses Parsons
Logistics Porter
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Lucy Spensley
Venue Account Director
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Sam King
Account Manager - Exhibitions
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Alison Jenkins
Account Manager - Conferences
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Ashleigh Barker
Junior Event Manager
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Matt Bryan
Head of IT
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Marc King
Desktop Support Engineer
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Kirsten Reed
HR Recruitment Coordinator
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Valerie Steele
Executive Assistant to CEO
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Sarah Goldsack
EA to Director of Operations & Aerospace Commercial Director
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Jo Austin
Group Receptionist
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Scott Giles
EA to CEO
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Michael Green
Financial Controller
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Pina Harvey
Accounts Manager
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Paul Hedley
Management Accountant