The Team

Paul Everitt is Chairman of Farnborough International and former Chief Executive of ADS Group, FIL’s parent company and the national trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, space and security industries. He is well known across Westminster, Whitehall and internationally for his work championing UK manufacturing.

Paul has a longstanding relationship with FIL, his earlier career was spent with SBAC – the forerunner to ADS – where he was Director of Civil Air Transport and Communications. Notable achievements during his time with SBAC include the launch of the world’s first sustainable aviation strategy; helping establish the pro-aviation campaign group FlyingMatters, and overseeing SBAC activities at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Paul is a non-executive director of the Aerospace Technology Institute and Trustee of East End Citizens Advice. He was previously Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

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.

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. 

Carlo Zoccali joined Farnborough International Ltd in 2016, and is responsible for Venue Sales, Operations and Customer Service.

In addition to leading venue growth, Carlo oversees the relationships between Farnborough International and the events industry. He is an active member of the industry, having been involved with many event associations throughout his career. He is well known in the industry, and highly regarded, with an in-depth knowledge of client expectations and objectives. He joined Farnborough International from Arsenal Football Club, where he led sales and event operations at the Emirates Stadium.

He grew up in the local area after moving to the UK from Australia. Carlo studied at Farnborough Technology College and the University of Surrey. When not working, he likes to spend time with his family, actively enjoys mountain biking, paddle boarding, and a good BBQ in the garden, English weather permitting!

Keith Greetham joined FIL to assist the Executive Team on its planned development of the venues in Farnborough that will help propel FIL even further as an international centre of excellence.

With an invaluable breadth of knowledge and expertise gained from over 35 years in the exhibition industry, Keith will prove invaluable as the business moves forward with its plans to create the new, permanent onsite exhibition facilities.

Keith’s three decades span across roles including Group Managing Director at Reed Exhibitions in the early 1990s and Chief Executive at exhibition and event supplier, Opex. He was a founding member of the team that developed the UK's premier international venue, Excel, from its initial funding through to full time Commercial Director.

Currently Chairman of Southwater Events Group, Keith is also involved in his own industry ventures including Professional Events and is on the board of several venues and event related businesses which includes The International Centre and D2i Systems.

John Turner joined FIL as Non Executive Director bringing with him unparalleled experience of governance and supervision in the aviation arena.

Director of the Military Aircraft Division for BAE Systems, John managed the corporate governance of the organisation with wide ranging responsibilities. His role covered the organisation's flying and airfield operations world-wide, alongside its UK flight test activities and associated airfield operations, under both UK CAA and MoD regulation.

John boasts extensive experience of flight testing as a lead test pilot on Tornado, Hawk, Eurofighter / Typhoon, BAe146 and Nimrod MRA4.  John has displayed Hawk and Eurofighter / Typhoon at a number of international air shows, including the first fully aerobatic Eurofighter display at the FIA in 1996 and for the Typhoon name launch at FIA in 1998. Subsequently, he has displayed a wide variety of vintage aircraft from the World War I Bristol Fighter F2B to the 1940’s Avro C-19 airliner at Shuttleworth Trust’s Old Warden airfield and elsewhere in UK.

John has worked on air show Flying Control Committees since 1990 and as Chairman of the Flying Control Committee of Farnborough International Airshow since 2010.

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 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.