Richard Waddington
With over 40 years experience in the events & hospitality sectors
Former Founder and CEO of events agency FIRST Richard drove the business strategy and growth into the US and Asia, specialising in the design and delivery of high quality live communications for some of the world’s leading organisations.
Founder of EMA (Event Marketing Association) The UK’s industry association for in-house corporate eventprofs now part of PCMA
Richard is now leading a volunteer group from across the industry on behalf of UKEvents to drive greater awareness, use and development of apprenticeships across the sector. www.eventsapprenticeswhips.org Thus in turn opening up the doors and highlighting the opportunities to a far greater and more diverse work pool.