Corporate Event Management

Tamsin Grainger

EVENTS EXECUTIVE

After achieving her Events & Business Management degree, Tamsin became President of her university during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tamsin advocated for students’ rights and represented their interests nationally. Following graduation, she spent four years working in the charity sector, organizing fundraising events, challenging activities, and networking events.

Outside of work, Tamsin is an adrenaline junkie and motorsport enthusiast. When she’s not teaching karate at the club Tamsin runs with her dad, you might find Tamsin marshalling at a racetrack, wakeboarding or relaxing at home with her dog, Scooby, and a glass of wine.

Rachel Proctor

ACCOUNT MANAGER

With over 20 years in hotel sales and account management Rachel has a vast experience in building long lasting professional relationships with clients.

Rachel brings all her customer service skills and hospitality knowledge to the project management and delivery of international corporate events and exhibitions.

“Organisation comes naturally to me”, Rachel jokingly says. “I think it started when I had twins and I had to hone into my natural talent for time management and logistics”.

Joining Parallel Blue was the logical next step for Rachel and when not traveling to find international venues she enjoys up cycling furniture and designing and selling bunting. However, her real passion is spending time with her growing family.

Ross Millward

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ross has been part of the events world for over 18 years now, having built up formidable knowledge of venues and industry contacts over the years. Ross is a real people person – he loves meeting with clients and suppliers and forging long-standing relationships. Outside of Parallel Blue, Ross enjoys travelling (Italy and Mauritius are his favourites!), hitting the gym or pottering around his Cotswold cottage (be it cooking or gardening).

Paul Martin

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Paul has worked in the events industry for over 20 years; 10 of those running events for a large corporate organisation and 10 on the agency side. Paul has delivered many successful events all over the UK and the world for a wide range of clients and has been Managing Director of Parallel Blue since 2017. Outside work, Paul likes nothing better than getting out on the golf course and trying to not get frustrated bashing around the little white ball!

Mark Harsant

GLOBAL EVENTS AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Mark has over 20 years experience in events. He has been with Parallel Blue for 12 years specialising in the delivery of worldwide conferences, exhibitions, product launches and travel incentives in addition to complex hybrid and virtual events. Prior to this he owned a nightclub and organised Local, Parliamentary and European elections in local government. In his spare time he is player/manager of a men’s football team called Taverners.

Francesca Bishop

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Francesca has worked in a variety of event management roles delivering events ranging from sporting events, food festivals, retail experiences and high-profile celebrations.

Most of her previous experience has been providing large-scale activations on green field sites but she is excited to join the team at Parallel Blue and take on new challenges focusing on a more corporate environment.

Outside of work, Francesca will most likely be found at home with her menagerie of animals!

Myles Marklove

BUSINESS SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Myles joins Parallel Blue after completing his Diploma in Sports and Physical activity. Myles is excited to immerse himself in the world of events and be part of the team. Outside of work Myles is passionate about rugby and football and plays in his local leagues.

Eleanor Johnson

EVENTS EXECUTIVE 

Before joining Parallel Blue, Eleanor studied event management at university, completing a sandwich year in the hospitality industry before working for a law firm, managing and delivering their corporate events such as webinars, private receptions and yearly conference.

In her spare time, Eleanor can be found curled up reading a book or studying to achieve her advanced certificate in Wedding Planning, Styling and Business.

Emma Sutton

EVENTS EXECUTIVE 

After studying at the EDGE Hotel School to obtain a degree in Hotel Management, Emma has spent the last 10 years working in boutique hotels in the Cotswolds, specialising in delivering luxury events and managing operational teams.

Outside of work, Emma loves to travel (Kenya on safari is a firm favourite!), spending an evening enjoying dinner and cocktails with friends and she also loves walks with her cavapoo puppy, Biscuit.