Ross Millward

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ross has been part of the events world for over 20 years now, having built up formidable knowledge of venues and industry contacts.

Ross is a real people person – he enjoys meeting with new clients, attending networking events and speaking on industry panels.  

Outside of work, Ross enjoys travelling (Italy and Ibiza are his current favourites), hitting the gym and attempting to retain his title of ‘World’s Top Movie Buff’

Paul Martin

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND OWNER

Paul has worked in the events industry for nearly 25 years; 10 of those running events for a large corporate organisation and 14 on the agency side. Paul has delivered many successful events all over the UK and the world for a wide range of clients and was Managing Director of Parallel Blue from 2017 until 2026. 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

MANAGING DIRECTOR

With more than 20 years of experience in the events industry, Mark brings extensive expertise, strategic vision and leadership to his role as Managing Director at Parallel Blue Global. Having been an integral part of the business for the past 14 years, he leads the team in delivering high-profile global events, including conferences, exhibitions, product launches and incentive travel programmes, while steering the company’s ongoing growth and success.

Prior to joining Parallel Blue Global, Mark owned and operated a nightclub and worked within local government where he was responsible for coordinating Local, Parliamentary and European elections.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys travelling, keeping active at the gym and is a passionate supporter of Tottenham Hotspur FC.

Francesca Bishop

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Francesca is an experienced events professional with a strong background in delivering a wide range of projects, including sporting events, food festivals, retail experiences, and high-profile celebrations. Much of her earlier career focused on large-scale activations on green field sites, giving her a solid foundation in complex event delivery.

Over the past couple of years at Parallel Blue, Francesca has expanded her expertise into the corporate events space, successfully delivering projects both across the UK and internationally. Her creativity, energy, and eye for detail have earned her a promotion to Senior Account Manager.

When she’s not busy making events happen, Francesca is usually at home with her menagerie of animals, proof that she can handle just about any kind of chaos, furry or otherwise.

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Myles Marklove

BUSINESS SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Myles began his career at Parallel Blue shortly after graduating from college in 2023, at the age of 18. Since joining the industry, he has actively participated in a variety of events, continually enhancing his knowledge of venues and business operations. Myles has quickly gained valuable experience and insight, contributing to his growth and development in the events field. Outside of work Myles spends much of his time training in the gym, while being a fan of rugby and football having played in his local leagues.

Saffy

WELLBEING WOOFFICER

At just one year old, Saffy is bursting with energy and takes her role in team wellbeing very seriously, especially when toys, treats, or attention are involved. She’s a constant presence in the office, zooming from desk to desk, offering tail wags and spontaneous cuddle breaks that boost morale more than any staff survey ever could.

Saffy has a unique way of connecting with every member of the team, whether it’s by joining meetings uninvited, offering a paw during tight deadlines, or simply curling up nearby as quiet company. Her daily rounds are now a familiar and welcome ritual, and she’s become a much-loved part of our workplace culture. Above all, she firmly believes that any stressful situation can be improved with a cuddle (and she’s usually right).

Eleanor Tipper

EVENTS EXECUTIVE 

Before joining Parallel Blue, Ellie studied event management at university, completing a sandwich year in the hospitality industry before working for a law firm, where she managed and delivered corporate events such as webinars, private receptions, and annual conferences.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exploring new destinations through travel, and going on weekend walks to enjoy the outdoors.

Emma Sutton

EVENTS EXECUTIVE 

After obtaining a degree in Hotel Management from EDGE Hotel School, Emma has built a career spanning over 12 years in boutique hotels across the Cotswolds, managing operational teams along with planning luxury events & weddings. Outside of work, she’s an avid traveller (with a Kenyan safari at the top of the list), enjoys dinner and cocktails with friends, and a dedicated gym-goer with fellow PB team members.