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Strata appoints Phil Staines as Chief of Staff
Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Phil Staines as Chief of Staff, a newly created role that will see Staines assist the agency with strategy development, organisational structure and process, and continued expansion plans.Staines, who has vast live events and agency experience, will assist the agency’s board, helping it to shape, prioritise and execute strategic business initiatives, including acquisitions and proposition development.The former Chief of Staff at brand experience agency FIRST, Staines joins Strata following roles at BCD Meetings and Events and Grass Roots also.He will report directly to Simon Hambley, CEO of Strata, who explained that Staines’ understanding of the sector is a huge win for the agency.Hambley said: “Phil joins Strata at an incredibly exciting time. He will be working on a variety of tasks, helping us to achieve our ambitious business goals and ensuring slick communication and collaboration across the Strata portfolio and all departments.“Phil is no stranger to the live events industry so I am certain that his knowledge and comprehension of our exciting sector means he can hit the ground running and help us to achieve amazing things.”Hambley continued: “Phil’s skill set complements the wider Strata team. I am looking forward to seeing how he can work with the board and push us on our journey, ensuring optimal performance at all times by supporting colleagues, applying critical thinking and inspiring effective decision-making.”Staines said of his appointment: "I am thrilled to be joining Strata at this exciting juncture, in what promises to be a real time of change and innovation for the Events industry.One of the things I admired most about Strata is the exceptional reputation it has, which is driven by a truly passionate team. You don't often get a chance to work with great people, who want to do some great things, so I am excited to get going.Strata is well placed to help its clients navigate this changing landscape, and I am looking forward to helping the Strata board bring to life some of the ideas and propositions we have in the pipeline!”
02/02/24
Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Phil Staines as Chief of Staff, a newly created role that will see Staines assist the agency with strategy development, organisational structure and process, and continued expansion plans.
Staines, who has vast live events and agency experience, will assist the agency’s board, helping it to shape, prioritise and execute strategic business initiatives, including acquisitions and proposition development.
The former Chief of Staff at brand experience agency FIRST, Staines joins Strata following roles at BCD Meetings and Events and Grass Roots also.
He will report directly to Simon Hambley, CEO of Strata, who explained that Staines’ understanding of the sector is a huge win for the agency.
Hambley said: “Phil joins Strata at an incredibly exciting time. He will be working on a variety of tasks, helping us to achieve our ambitious business goals and ensuring slick communication and collaboration across the Strata portfolio and all departments.
“Phil is no stranger to the live events industry so I am certain that his knowledge and comprehension of our exciting sector means he can hit the ground running and help us to achieve amazing things.”
Hambley continued: “Phil’s skill set complements the wider Strata team. I am looking forward to seeing how he can work with the board and push us on our journey, ensuring optimal performance at all times by supporting colleagues, applying critical thinking and inspiring effective decision-making.”
Staines said of his appointment: "I am thrilled to be joining Strata at this exciting juncture, in what promises to be a real time of change and innovation for the Events industry.
One of the things I admired most about Strata is the exceptional reputation it has, which is driven by a truly passionate team. You don't often get a chance to work with great people, who want to do some great things, so I am excited to get going.
Strata is well placed to help its clients navigate this changing landscape, and I am looking forward to helping the Strata board bring to life some of the ideas and propositions we have in the pipeline!”
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Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Phil Staines as Chief of Staff, a newly created role that will see Staines assist the agency with strategy development, organisational structure and process, and continued expansion plans.Staines, who has vast live events and agency experience, will assist the agency’s board, helping it to shape, prioritise and execute strategic business initiatives, including acquisitions and proposition development.The former Chief of Staff at brand experience agency FIRST, Staines joins Strata following roles at BCD Meetings and Events and Grass Roots also.He will report directly to Simon Hambley, CEO of Strata, who explained that Staines’ understanding of the sector is a huge win for the agency.Hambley said: “Phil joins Strata at an incredibly exciting time. He will be working on a variety of tasks, helping us to achieve our ambitious business goals and ensuring slick communication and collaboration across the Strata portfolio and all departments.“Phil is no stranger to the live events industry so I am certain that his knowledge and comprehension of our exciting sector means he can hit the ground running and help us to achieve amazing things.”Hambley continued: “Phil’s skill set complements the wider Strata team. I am looking forward to seeing how he can work with the board and push us on our journey, ensuring optimal performance at all times by supporting colleagues, applying critical thinking and inspiring effective decision-making.”Staines said of his appointment: "I am thrilled to be joining Strata at this exciting juncture, in what promises to be a real time of change and innovation for the Events industry.One of the things I admired most about Strata is the exceptional reputation it has, which is driven by a truly passionate team. You don't often get a chance to work with great people, who want to do some great things, so I am excited to get going.Strata is well placed to help its clients navigate this changing landscape, and I am looking forward to helping the Strata board bring to life some of the ideas and propositions we have in the pipeline!”
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Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Phil Staines as Chief of Staff, a newly created role that will see Staines assist the agency with strategy development, organisational structure and process, and continued expansion plans.Staines, who has vast live events and agency experience, will assist the agency’s board, helping it to shape, prioritise and execute strategic business initiatives, including acquisitions and proposition development.The former Chief of Staff at brand experience agency FIRST, Staines joins Strata following roles at BCD Meetings and Events and Grass Roots also.He will report directly to Simon Hambley, CEO of Strata, who explained that Staines’ understanding of the sector is a huge win for the agency.Hambley said: “Phil joins Strata at an incredibly exciting time. He will be working on a variety of tasks, helping us to achieve our ambitious business goals and ensuring slick communication and collaboration across the Strata portfolio and all departments.“Phil is no stranger to the live events industry so I am certain that his knowledge and comprehension of our exciting sector means he can hit the ground running and help us to achieve amazing things.”Hambley continued: “Phil’s skill set complements the wider Strata team. I am looking forward to seeing how he can work with the board and push us on our journey, ensuring optimal performance at all times by supporting colleagues, applying critical thinking and inspiring effective decision-making.”Staines said of his appointment: "I am thrilled to be joining Strata at this exciting juncture, in what promises to be a real time of change and innovation for the Events industry.One of the things I admired most about Strata is the exceptional reputation it has, which is driven by a truly passionate team. You don't often get a chance to work with great people, who want to do some great things, so I am excited to get going.Strata is well placed to help its clients navigate this changing landscape, and I am looking forward to helping the Strata board bring to life some of the ideas and propositions we have in the pipeline!”
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Allianz Stadium to Host Annual Christmas Community Lunch
Allianz Stadium will continue its now five-year tradition of hosting local and charity groups at the stadium for its annual Christmas lunch on 13th December. The event, which will see around 300 guests enjoy the very best Christmas hospitality, many of them on their first visit to the stadium, represents just one of a series of initiatives the venue hosts to support local communities and bring them together around the iconic stadium.
The event will see seven local groups and charities enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with entertainment including pitchside photographs and even a Rock Choir for singing and dancing. The event is staffed by around 40 volunteers from within the Allianz Stadium team, formerly known as Twickenham Stadium.
“This really means something to everyone at Allianz Stadium,” comments Nils Braude, Managing Director, Twickenham Experience Limited. “It’s something we’ve been doing for a few years now and the staff here love to get involved. For us, it allows us to give a positive experience, a hot meal, and good company to those in our community who are less fortunate and more isolated, at a time of year when many could do with positive social interactions.”
Community groups who attend the event, include, Bridgelink Centre, Ivybridge
Homelink Whitton, Whitton Youth Zone, Cole Park Residents Association, St Margarets, Vineyard Project, and St Mary’s Church, Isleworth. The venue will also provide coach transport for the Vineyard Project group.
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12/12/24
Lime Venue Portfolio to Launch Pioneering ‘S’ Guide on Sustainable Event Planning
Lime Venue Portfolio is set to unveil the second installment of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Event Planning Guide series. The guides, released over 12 months, address each element of ESG, offering practical frameworks for member venues and event organisers. Following the launch of the ‘E’ (Environmental) Guide in November, the upcoming ‘S’ (Social) Guide will debut at International Confex. This initiative supports a broader ESG strategy aimed at fostering sustainability, social impact, and event legacies across the industry.
As part of this campaign, Lime Venue Portfolio will host one of its signature Roundtable sessions with event agency leaders, focusing on Social Responsibility, Social Enterprises, and Legacy Building at International Confex, which runs from 26-27 February. Additionally, its leadership team will spearhead a high-profile panel discussion on social responsibility and sustainable legacies, sharing insights from the ESG guides. The final guide in the series, focusing on Governance (‘G’), is slated for release in June 2025.
Further emphasising its commitment to advancing the industry, Lime Venue Portfolio is the lead sponsor of the People & Culture Theatre at International Confex, co-developing an engaging content programme with Diversity Alliance. In collaboration with EventWell, the company is also sponsoring the Quiet Room, while providing a relaxing chill-out zone at its exhibition stand to direct visitors to these spaces. These efforts reflect Lime Venue Portfolio’s dedication to neurodiversity and mental health, building on its Neurodiversity Toolkit launch in June in partnership with Stress Matters.
Jo Austin, Conference & Event Sustainability Lead at Compass UK&I and Sales Director at Lime Venue Portfolio, remarked: “This series is all about offering practical, actionable resources – from templates to tackle food waste to strategies for showcasing an event’s sustainability initiatives. We’re confident these guides will be transformative for event organisers.”
Attendees at International Confex will have the exclusive opportunity to download the 'S' Guide and engage with Lime Venue Portfolio representatives about all things ESG.
The guide will also be available for public download from the content hub on www.limevenueportfolio.com following the event.
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10/12/24
CHS Leeds 2025 Registration Is Now Open
Registration for CHS Leeds 2025 is now open as the organisers of the show look to continue the momentum following another successful CHS Birmingham, earlier in the autumn. CHS Leeds will return to the Royal Armouries, with the exhibition taking place on Tuesday 25th March 25.
Once again, the team behind the show will be promising the right mix of personality and professionalism, but also a similar level of activity as demand for new information from event organisers is higher than ever. CHS Birmingham saw pre-arranged meetings up 16% on last year; now, more than ever, exhibitors are ready to fulfil RFP’s immediately at the show, satisfying the urgency for information from buyers.
CHS Leeds recently announced the theme of the 2025 show, ‘Welfare’, a subject that is already gaining interest throughout the events community. Welfare will be reflected through the show’s educational and content programme, with conversations around understanding Martyn’s Law, inclusivity, wellbeing and care for delegates and event teams.
As the registration for the show goes live, Lou Hindley, CHS Leeds’s Commercial Director, commented, “We all know that events are about momentum, and this series has caught the wave of enthusiasm and positivity from both our buyers and our exhibitors. We’ve combined this positive energy with subjects and conversations that really matter to event professionals, and we look forward to welcoming the northern events community to CHS Leeds 2025 in March.
CHS Leeds will take place at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, 25th March 2025. To register, visit https://chsleeds25.eventreference.com/register.
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22/11/24
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