Venue Development
EXPERIENCE
Experience working across a range of Venue & Events projects including Aston Villa FC’s stadium redevelopment, Eden Project’s international portfolio as well as worldwide events including the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Turkmenistan and Expo 23 in Qatar.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Part of the Trivandi Moonshot team to help safely bring University students back home for Christmas & Easter amidst the Covid-19 pandemic by facilitating over 950,000 lateral-flow tests.
PERSONAL BEST
Running fanatic with an 18 minute 5k PB. Currently on the road to run all 6 of the World Marathon Majors by the time I’m 30.
People
EXPERIENCE
A proud People professional with 15+ years’ experience supporting organisations to create great experiences for their teams.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Seeing the Trivandi team double in my first year and helping to develop our fantastic culture.
PERSONAL BEST
Taking a leading role in an amateur comedy play & (almost) remembering all my lines!
CEO
EXPERIENCE
Senior executive providing advice to Heads of State, Cabinet Ministers and C-Suite on strategy, governance, budgets and roadmaps for the successful delivery of mega projects.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Member of the Senior Leadership Team of the London 2012 Bid and LOCOG, responsible for the venue masterplan, design, delivery and operation of the London Olympic and Paralympic venues and Olympic Park.
PERSONAL BEST
Triathlon nut with a couple of World Champs, competing for Great Britain, under my belt at Age Group level, desperately seeking to qualify again…watch this space.
Design
EXPERIENCE
Over 15 years experience of designing and delivering world class buildings from glass biomes and iconic train stations to state-of-the-art venues and stadiums.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Working cosely with Premier League football clubs to help them deliver world class facilities for their staff to operate and fans to experience.
PERSONAL BEST
A very keen cook, I love to entertain family and friends and was very close to switching career from drawing board to chopping board, many years ago!
Strategy and Commercial Advisory
EXPERIENCE
10 years experience working within an industry I love delivering commercial, operations and design advice on stadia and venues to international organisations including City Football Group, Rugby Football Union and Aston Villa FC.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Watching each organisation i’ve ever worked with compete live in their sport.
PERSONAL BEST
Staying up later than 10pm on a weekday.
Design
EXPERIENCE
Experience in the architectural design of internationally renowned sports and event venues. Recent experience has included working closely with Aston Villa Football Club on a series of upgrades to Villa Park.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Receiving nominations for multiple national student design awards for my Masters thesis, which researched the integration of hybrid typologies within urban sports stadia.
PERSONAL BEST
Successfully completing a Postgraduate Certificate (RIBA Part 3 course) alongside raising a young child and a full-time role at Trivandi.
Marketing
EXPERIENCE
MarComms, Experience and Project Management across complex high profile projects, including London 2012 Games, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and multiple World Championships.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Winning the bid to host London 2012 in 2005, which kickstarted a dream career in sport.
PERSONAL BEST
Holding a handstand on a floating paddleboard without face planting.
Executive Director
EXPERIENCE
Senior leader with 30+ years’ experience in the planning, delivery and operation of major venues and mega events projects.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Part of the senior management team within the London 2012 Organising Committee, responsible for the planning and delivery of all Games venues….in my home town of London!
PERSONAL BEST
I have played bass guitar in various bands throughout my life and still have delusions of being a rock star one day – I can’t do the knee slides any more though!
Business Operations
EXPERIENCE
2 years at Trivandi working in business administration and marketing, with previous experience in styling, illustration, content curation and small scale event production.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Being behind the scenes at my first editorial campagin shoot where one of my garments was used – watching something I created come to life was immense.
PERSONAL BEST
When I’m not sewing, I’m throwing pottery.
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
12 years of events experience that started with helping organising music festivals, then working in world-class major events and ending up in Trivandi where I’ve contributed to building the MENA business from scratch.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Making a presentation to BIE when Trivandi was one of the consultants to work on the Baku Expo bid – that was both a scary and a proud moment!
PERSONAL BEST
I am a sailor as a hobby – I have competed in several international races, representing Azerbaijan’s national team.
Design
EXPERIENCE
2 years at Trivandi working on a variety of venues, including Aston Villa FC’s stadium redevelopment, before transitioning into graphic design and supporting Trivandi with design services across all business units.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Winner of the Best Undergraduate Poster Summary and Best Undergraduate Webinar Presentation for my university disseration.
PERSONAL BEST
Holding a 4 and a half minute plank.
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
20 years in sport, leisure and entertainment projects including Tour de France, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, multiple F1 Grand Prix’s, several years at IMG and many other professional cycle races and mass participation events with hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Leading the operations of the 2014 Grand Depart, with 3.5m spectators watching at the roadside and 3.5bn watching on TV with over 2,500 staff and 17,000 volunteers.
PERSONAL BEST
Shooting 78 around the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates the week before the Race to Dubai final… those greens were fast!
Design
EXPERIENCE
Experience in the design of sporting and performance venues, as well as urban masterplanning, heritage & conservation, and healthcare sectors, on complex and specialist architecutral projects worldwide.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Being part of the design team for a sustainable and award-winning multipurpose arena hosting UFC, NBA and many others, and seeing it completed and in action.
PERSONAL BEST
I make good brownies.
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
Priviliged to have held senior levels positions to plan and deliver three G20 Leaders’ Summits and other high profile events in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Australia.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Leading the planning for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Saudi Arabia, which included pivoting from physical to virtual meetings literally overnight becuase of COVID 19.
PERSONAL BEST
Completed a 100 km Ultra and seven marathons with legs, knees, ligaments (and sanity) intact.
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
Event volunteer experience including ParalympicsGB Tokyo 2020, World Gymnastics Championships 2022 & Netball Superleague while studying at Loughborough University, followed by projects such as Rugby League World Cup 2021 and FIFA World Cup 2022 at Trivandi.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Joining Trivandi in my first full-time role!
PERSONAL BEST
Achieved British/English/BUCS national medals and competed at Olympic/World/Commonwealth trials in swimming.
Business Operations
EXPERIENCE
3 years experience in project co-ordination, operations and business administration, with prior expertise in engineering and delivery of automation. I have had the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, including New Zealand at Expo 2020 and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Having completed my post-graduation, numerous doors opened for me, presenting various career paths and opportunities. However, joining Trivandi and starting my journey in Business Operations has proven to be the best decision to embark on a continuous learning curve, guided by exceptional leaders
PERSONAL BEST
Being elected as the Regional Youth President back home in Mangalore, India for the year 2017-2018 and contributing to the society in every possible way.
Venue Development
EXPERIENCE
Experienced project and development manager, specialising in the delivery of major projects across various sectors in both a consultancy and client capacity including the multi award-winning Person-Environment-Activity Research Lab (PEARL) for UCL, Aston Villa Football Club and Urban Legacies’ international portfolio.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Supporting the refurbishment of a live Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a major London NHS Hospital. It was so rewarding to witness the impact of the work on the staff and families.
PERSONAL BEST
Forever striving to row a sub 7min 2km (current PB of 7:04).
Strategy and Commercial Advisory
EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience providing strategic, economic, financial and operational advice to public and private sector clients on the planning, delivery and development of sports and entertainment venues and events in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Advising the Hong Kong Government over 5 years on the planning, design, funding and procurement of Kai Tak Sports Park – the world’s most expensive publicly funded sports and entertainment project at £3.2bn.
PERSONAL BEST
Completing various Olympic Triathlons – even when sea swim training included accidentally initating the Royal National Lifeboat Institution into a missing person search!
Strategy and Commercial Advisory
EXPERIENCE
20+ years experience in venue and organisational development for high-profile projects, including London 2012, Expo 2020, NEOM and UAE government organizations. Expert in strategic advisory, venue operations, PMO development, and operational models.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Seeing first hand how a determined athlete was able to hear for the first time thanks to a hearing device implanted as part of the Athletes Support programme at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
PERSONAL BEST
Completing Half Ironman with my mates. What a great day and incredible 12 months journey to get there!
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
Strategic planning, organisation and delivery of major events across Europe, Middle East and Australiasia. 12+ years direct industry experience both embedded within organising committees and providing strategic consultancy.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
I was Venue Manager for the Clash on the Dunes Heavyweight World Title fight (Joshua v Ruiz) as part of Diriyah Season 2019 in Riyadh, KSA. The event involved the construction of a temporary 15,000 stadium and 3-story VIP space, and was a significant milestone as part of KSA’s Vision 2030.
PERSONAL BEST
Completing the Auckland Marathon in 2016 while working on the World Masters Games in NZ.
Business Operations
EXPERIENCE
Passionate Business Operations professional with a strong background and expertise in scale up, fast growth environments, noteably with Wework and OnePeloton. Previous Chair of Women of Wework International and current Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Trivandi.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Led the Expansions team at OnePeloton through high sales and rapid growth amidst the Covid pandemic.
PERSONAL BEST
My 108kg Deadlift
Venue Development
EXPERIENCE
25+ years in venue operations and events, venue consultancy and construction delivery in a number of international markets. Have held senior positions with Wembley Plc, The Walt Disney Company and Turner & Townsend in managing sport and entertainment venue operations and delivering major infrastructure programmes in the residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Leading the planning for the operational opening of the new Hong Kong National Stadium to ensure it was ready to host an opening ceremony and a 40,000 capacity audience.
PERSONAL BEST
Cycling 800kms across the Pyrenees from Barcelona to Biarritz in 7 days as part of the Haute Route event series.
Design
EXPERIENCE
Former Director and founding partner of an award-winning architectural creative agency, having begun career at Foster and Partners. Notable clients and projects include Conde Nast, Hearst Media, Mindshare, Resorts World, Wembley Stadium in London and The Elephant House in Copenhagen Zoo.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Tiny Tempah going into one of my projects for his C4 show, ‘Extroadinary Extensions’ and being interviewed for and having a project featured on an episode of Sarah Beeny’s C4 show ‘Little House Big Plans’.
PERSONAL BEST
Being good enough at football, to be told by a top flight Premier League club, that I wasn’t good enough.
Strategy and Commercial Advisory
EXPERIENCE
Over 10 years experience working on major events including Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Formula 1, Expo and European Games. Officer in the British Army for over seven years.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Providing security support to the Afghan people in Kandahar and Helmand so they could go to school, the shops or the doctors with relative freedom.
PERSONAL BEST
Still being able to compete with the youngsters at any distance above 10km.
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
Over 14+ years delivering projects of Major International Sporting Events, Conferences, Workshops and Award Evenings, across many different areas including operations, fan and visitor experience, commercial and sponsorship planning and delivery.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Led a team of 60 to deliver match day experience for an international cricket Tournament in 2017.
PERSONAL BEST
Band member of the year for flute in grade 6. I peaked early!
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
13 years experience in Venues and Events across New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Leading the operations of my home country, NZ, at Dubai Expo 2020.
PERSONAL BEST
Driving to the green on a 290 metre Par 4 (followed up by a 3 putt).
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
17+ years working in major events including Olympic and Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Cups, Championships and Expos. Expertise in operational delivery, project management, and guest experience. Passionate about bringing people together for memorable events.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Volunteering on the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games was a pivotal moment and initiated my professional career in major events which has taken me all over the world.
PERSONAL BEST
My tap solo dressed as Paddington Bear.
Venue Development
EXPERIENCE
Experience in the sport and lesuire industry, alongside knowledge of financial principles and project management fundamentals.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Joining the Venue Development team at Trivandi
PERSONAL BEST
Dancing and performing with the Royal Academy of Dance
Finance
EXPERIENCE
With over 15 years of diverse experience in the finance sector, I have successfully navigated various industries, including collaborations with Music Festivals, Exhibitions, and Events.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Working in the Buckingham Palace Gardens during the Queen’s Coronation Festival was an incredible experience.
PERSONAL BEST
Back to back sky dive & bungee jump in one morning
Strategy and Commercial Advisory
EXPERIENCE
3 years experience in Strategic Policy Development and Commercial Planning. Economics of Infrastructure and FDI enthusiast, passionate about helping communities to build long-term development.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Receiving honorary award from U.S. Ambassador in Baku, Azerbaijan for my work for Education USA advisory.
PERSONAL BEST
Climbing to one of the highest peaks in Caucasus during winter: 4191 metres.
Design
EXPERIENCE
2 years at Trivandi working on a selection of international venues, with previous practice at university level exploring interventions to support the experience economy.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Winner of The Make Architects Prize 2021 for recognition of consistent excellence throughout undergraduate level.
PERSONAL BEST
Knock-knock jokes.
Venue Development
EXPERIENCE
A variety of experience within real estate, including five years working in development in Westminster, London focusing on the delivery of affordable homes and community regeneration schemes.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Getting unanimous approval at Westminster’s Planning Committee for the regeneration of Church Street, delivering 1100 new homes and loads of benefits for the local community.
PERSONAL BEST
Spending three months living and working in the middle of nowhere in Botswana, learning the basics of safari guiding.
Business Operations
EXPERIENCE
3 years+ experience working on sports and entertainment mega-events throughout the MENA Region.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Working as part of the successful team at the inaugural F1 Grand Prix in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was both an honour and a remarkable experience
PERSONAL BEST
Chosen to expand my horizon in Germany during my university days. Also triumphed in securing the German A1 certification!
Strategy and Commercial Advisory
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in advisory services before discovering the events world. 3 years of event operations and planning experience.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Definitely the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022! Was an incredible learning experience.
PERSONAL BEST
Paint on Canvas!
People
EXPERIENCE
Over 10 years experience in the events industry covering HR and workforce mobilisation for London 2012, Baku 2015 European Games, England Rugby 2015, Ashgabat 2017 AIMAG, Expo 2020 Dubai, and COP28 UAE.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
5 years with the Organising Committee for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learnt from the best and made some amazing, lifelong friends!
PERSONAL BEST
Making fruit and vegetables taste great in cakes; lemon drizzle cake, banana bread and carrot cake!
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
Over 20 years experience working on some of the world’s largest ceremonies, prestigious live events, global spectaculars, and mega projects.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Proud to have dedicated 7 years to the planning, implementation, and successful delivery of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
PERSONAL BEST
Ran marathons on road, trail, cliff tops, beach, 400m athletics track (105 laps), and even a treadmill.
Strategy and Commercial Advisory
EXPERIENCE
Over 20 years experience working on some of the world’s largest ceremonies, prestigious live events, global spectaculars, and mega projects.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Proud to have dedicated 7 years to the planning, implementation, and successful delivery of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
PERSONAL BEST
Ran marathons on road, trail, cliff tops, beach, 400m athletics track (105 laps), and even a treadmill.
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
12 years experience of programme management and operations events that started with London 2012 and has continued with the Baku 2015 European Games, Ashgabat 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Lima 2019 Pan American Games, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and COP28 UAE.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Leading the programme delivery of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee and ultimately watching it come to life.
PERSONAL BEST
Always challenging myself – this year I learned to sail!
Business Operations
EXPERIENCE
A strong track record of leading public relations, communication, training, and consulting projects. The founder and co-founder of several Saudi companies. Abilities in planning, project management, team leadership, efficiency enhancement, and effective communication.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Supported the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030; took part in King Abdullah International Cultural Center (Ithra); made contributions to Diriyah Seasons, Golf Saudi at King Abdullah Economic City, and all Riyadh Seasons editions.
PERSONAL BEST
After being a computer geek and a tech enthusiast, then AI came along, and now I’m officially ‘captivated’!
Operations & Delivery
EXPERIENCE
20+ years in major event operations, working through roles from front line security and crowd safety to safety director and operations director in some of the most recognisable and high profile festivals and sporting events globally.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Winning ‘Best Person in a Crisis’ award at the Middle East Event Awards for my work leading an exceptional team to deliver the 2020 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 safely at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
PERSONAL BEST
Completing my first triathlon during ITU 2019 without training and with enough energy left to continue delivering the event as operations lead.