Who We Are
Our mission is to create outstanding events for global technology brands and associations. Our talented team take care of the details, so you don’t have to.
We bring vast experience, creativity and vision to your team, supporting you in achieving your goals. We love what we do and we know you will too.
Based in London, we work across the globe to deliver successful events that stick in the mind for years to come.
Our Story
Outsourced Events was created by Denise Sharpe and Alexandra Sibley in 2001, then operating out of a small office in Chiswick, West London. By 2007 the company had firmly established itself as a major player in the technology and associations events sectors with some of the world's most well-known technology and association brands amongst its clients.
The Goal
Having both worked in the event industry since the 1990s, Denise and Alexandra's goal was to create an event agency that could integrate so seamlessly with the client's own business needs and processes that they became an extension of their own team. This philosophy set the company apart from the competition back in those early days and continues to do so today.
Our Vision
Bringing people together to create a better world in which individuals, organisations, communities and our planet thrive. Our vision goes beyond events – to nurturing our team, supporting our global customers and community, championing change, spreading happiness and leaving a legacy for future generations.
Our Values
These values serve as our guiding principles, shaping every decision and action we take.
We put people first
At the heart of everything we do lies a fundamental belief: that having happy, fulfilled people is how to deliver exceptional results. That’s why we’ve created an inclusive company where every individual – whether a client, supplier, or team member - is treated with kindness and respect, and has the chance to flourish and grow.
We're partners.
Working collaboratively with clients and suppliers who share our values and priorities, we have forged meaningful long-term relationships, many lasting more than twenty years. Our connections across commercial and not-for-profit sectors means we can cross-cultivate ideas and bring the best of both worlds to our clients’ events.
We care.
Because we care, we work hard to deliver excellence with integrity, compassion, and commitment. We care for our clients, for the wider community we're a part of, and for the planet that sustains us all. We own what we do, every step of the way.
We challenge.
Embracing change and shattering complacency, our proactive approach and passion for innovation means that we always meet our clients’ evolving needs.
We're curious.
We love a challenge and excel at devising creative, progressive solutions to meet them. We expand possibilities, spark bold ideas, defy expectations, and work together to create extraordinary events.
Our Team
Over the years, we've built up a fantastic team of seasoned event managers and executives that our clients have come to know personally and depend upon professionally.
We'd go so far as to say that we are an extension of our clients' team, with each staff member bringing their own specialism and knowledge to the table. We can't wait to meet and start working with you.
Denise Sharpe
Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Denise has over 20 years’ experience in the events industry. Before joining Outsourced Events as a founding partner, Denise sat on the Board of Directors at the Phillips Group – a leading IT & Telecoms publishing, research, training, and conference supplier – where she headed up the conference division. Denise is managing director of Outsourced Events.
Read Denise’s Employee Spotlight.
Alexandra Sibley
Co-Founder/Chief Customer Officer
Alexandra has worked in the IT & Telecoms event industry for over 15 years, developing particular expertise in sponsorship and exhibition sales and management. Before joining Outsourced Events, Alexandra headed up an international sales team selling sponsorship and exhibition packages to IT & Telecoms companies around the globe. She now works on behalf of clients to hit sponsorship revenue targets, while also ensuring that all sponsors have a successful experience.
Employee Spotlight
Meet Andrea Montes, Senior Event Manager
Andrea joined the team in May 2022. She excels in end-to-end event management, leading successful and award-winning events for many of our key clients.
In 2024, Andrea was selected for the prestigious C&IT A-List ‘The Top 35 UK Agency Planners Under 35’, recognising her outstanding work, talent, and performance in the events industry
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Mat Bhagrath
Chief Financial Officer
In 2020, Mat joined Outsourced Events, bringing over 30 years of exceptional experience as a chartered accountant and former corporate finance partner at Grant Thornton. As head of our finance team, Mat ensures budgets are continuously updated and reconciled.
His extroverted and fun-loving personality brings a steady hand to the financial helm of our company.
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Catherine Poulton
Account Director
Cat brings over 12 years of Hotel and Venue industry experience. Having worked in Sales, Planning, and Operation Management roles, she enjoys collaborating with people to achieve their goals. Cat joined the team in January 2020 with a wealth of experience in event management. Cat has exceptional interpersonal skills and excels in developing lasting relationships with clients.
In her free time, she loves sports, reading, crocheting, and caring for her cats.
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Dr. Anne Cooke
Head of Learning and Development
Anne’s background lies in neuroscience, having completed a PhD and then postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. On leaving the lab, she took a position at the University of Bristol to set up ‘Bristol Neuroscience’, the first of what became a network of ‘city neuroscience’ schemes across the UK, which foster collaboration and engagement across researchers, clinicians and wider society. Her career has continued largely in research management, science administration, and public engagement.
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Farah Mulla
Head of Marketing
Farah has over 20 years of experience in direct marketing, working with notable names in UK publishing and events. She collaborates with senior directors to strategise and execute plans that generate new business and revenue. With profound knowledge of marketing fundamentals and a passion for the brand and organisation, Farah drives impactful marketing initiatives.
In her spare time Farah is a keen cook, letting her creative flair shine. She also serves as a Governor in a local school.
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Catherine Lawson
Senior Event Manager
Catherine joined Outsourced Events in May 2023, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in agency, in-house, and consulting roles in the UK and US. She has planned complex, prestige events in partnership with bodies including UK and Commonwealth governments, Royal Households, global membership associations, and FTSE 100 companies.
Outside work, Catherine enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering with a heritage charity.
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Alice Paines
Senior Event Manager
Alice is an experienced Event Manager with over 7 years of experience who joined Outsourced Events in August 2022. She specialises in creating engaging environments and bringing diverse groups of people together. Alice previously managed various events, including music festivals and takeovers of Brighton's iconic Pier.
Alice enjoys attending gigs, winning pub quizzes, and dim sum.
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Andrea Montes
Senior Event Manager
Andrea joined the team in May 2022. She excels in end-to-end event management, leading successful and award-winning events for many of our key clients.
In 2024, Andrea was selected for the prestigious C&IT A-List ‘The Top 35 UK Agency Planners Under 35’, recognising her outstanding work, talent, and performance in the events industry
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Sophie Dyson
Senior Campaigns Manager
Working with Outsourced Engagement since February 2023, Sophie's career began with a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship, evolving into an end-to-end Senior Campaign Manager.
Sophie's expertise lies in paid media strategy and Account Based Marketing, focusing on audience user-journeys and conversions. Her diverse skill set includes project management, graphic design, and website experience.
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Deb Jowett
Event & Sponsorship Manager
Deb's diverse background in sales, customer service, and business development is a great asset at Outsourced Events. She supports clients in securing event sponsorships and expanding their networks. Her natural curiosity and people skills enhance her role.
In her free time, Deb enjoys singing and organising TarpFest, an annual arts event in her village.
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Abbie Rollings
Event Manager
Abbie joined Outsourced Events in April 2024, following a strong background in events management. After studying Events Management at university, she worked as a wedding coordinator and later as a conference and events planner at Twickenham Events. Abbie thrives on the variety that the events industry offers, she loves working with people and takes pride in helping them bring their visions to life.
Outside of work, Abbie is passionate about fitness and enjoys spending time at the gym.
Hannah Burrows
Event Manager
Hannah joined the team in November 2024, bringing with her 8 years’ experience. While studying Fine Art at Oxford Brookes, she gained experience working at a range of events, galleries, and exhibitions. She then pursued a career in events, completing a master's degree in Events, Festival, and Exhibition Management. She has since built a career managing both UK and international events with leading event companies and venues.
Hannah loves cooking, getting lost in a good book, exploring London’s many food markets, and popping into galleries and exhibitions whenever she can.
Ron Wilde
Event Manager
Ron brings over a decade of international event management experience, covering a wide variety of formats. Carrying both engineering and arts master’s degrees, he enjoys tackling problems to create experiences with creative solutions.
In his spare time, Ron can be found in the front row of a concert or playing strategy games.
Yasmin Carrascoza
Event Manager
Yasmin brings over 10 years of success delivering high-impact events for global brands. Holding a bachelor's degree in advertising and marketing with international experience from an Erasmus program in Spain. Skilled in strategic planning, logistics and budget management. She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, enabling seamless coordination across diverse teams and regions. She is passionate about creating meaningful events that inspire and connect. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteer work, motorsports, live music and exploring new cultures through travel.
Emma Jackson
Digital Platform Manager
Emma, a former teacher, joined Outsourced Events in November 2021. Her event planning experience and wedding planning business make her a creative problem solver with a customer focus.
Emma enjoys Formula 1, social history, and spending time with her family and two golden retrievers.
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Jenny Riggs
Digital Platform Manager
Jenny has been with us since 2011, she excels at event registration, website building, e-Comms, and registration data management using various software systems. Her background in sales and customer service is invaluable.
Her passions include her gin collection, pets, and family - in that order.
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Natalie Chadwick-Dodd
Senior Event Executive
Natalie joined the Outsourced team in June 2023. She has extensive experience in the hospitality industry with a particular focus on planning weddings and celebrations.
In her free time she enjoys playing with her young family and dog, cycling, going for walks and crafting!
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Jessica Froud
Executive Assistant
Jessica joined the Outsourced Events team in 2022 with more than six years' experience in the industry. Her experience includes working in both the corporate hospitality sector and most recently a Conference, Meetings and Events venue.
Jessica is a planner at heart and strives to create unforgettable experiences for her clients and guests.
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Emily Price
Senior Event Executive
Emily joined Outsourced Events as an Events Executive in November 2021.
In 2020 Emily completed her degree in International Event Management at Sheffield Hallam University. During her time at university she had the chance to expand her knowledge and understanding for aspects of the events industry. She built upon her passion for events which started after working in the hospitality industry at the age of 16.
In her spare time Emily enjoys baking and watching Netflix.
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Rachel Katuruza
Senior Event Executive
Rachel joined Outsourced Events in August 2023, bringing a background in venue-based events and sales. Rachel is passionate about the people aspect of events, enjoying the communication and creativity involved in turning ideas into reality.
Outside of work, Rachel has taken up golf and enjoys surrounding herself with plants and greenery. She also participates in spin classes and Pilates.
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Naomi Large
Senior Event Executive
Naomi, an experienced event professional, joined us in June 2023. She previously spent over a decade managing high-profile events at top venues across the UK & Ireland, including museums, galleries, and racecourses. Naomi also led the conference and events division at other venues, overseeing weddings, large-scale conferences, and tradeshows. Her extensive experience in venue operations and event planning, along with her strong hospitality background, ensures she delivers exceptional experiences.
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Ciarán Reilly
Senior Event Executive
Ciarán is an accomplished graduate in Business and Management with a masters degree in Marketing. He joined OE in April 2023 as an Event Executive and was promoted in August 2024 to Senior Event Executive. Ciaran is a valued team member whose enthusiasm and positivity radiates throughout the team.
Outside of work, Ciaran enjoys socialising, exploring new destinations, hitting the slopes for skiing adventures and embracing the camaraderie of rugby matches.
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Elina Panamarova
Senior Event Executive
Elina joined Outsourced Events in May 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous roles in Germany. She began her career at an IT company as an Assistant Event Manager and later worked as an Assistant Project Manager for trade shows and exhibitions. Elina holds a background in intercultural communications, which enhances her ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Outside of work, she enjoys learning languages and is a member of a Spanish language club.
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Yuan Xie
Senior Event Executive
Yuan joined Outsourced Events in June 2024 while studying International Events Management. Yuan’s journey into the events industry began with her role at a recruitment agency that focused on events, where she developed a passion for bringing people together to share moments of success.
Outside of work, Yuan loves reading books, bouldering, and swimming.
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Greta Lowe
Senior Event Executive
Greta joined Outsourced Events as an Events Executive in November 2024. Greta was born and raised in France by British parents and after studying International Business Management at the University of Bristol, she moved to London to pursue a career in hospitality. She recently spent 5 months traveling South and Central America, discovering a love for hiking.
In her spare time she loves to bake and play volleyball or spikeball with friends.
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Eugenie Ellor
Event Executive
Eugenie joined OE as an Events Executive in December 2024. She holds a degree in Fine Art Painting from Nottingham Trent University, where she also explored various roles that sparked her curiosity and passion for the events industry. After graduating, Eugenie backpacked for a year, beginning with treks in the Himalayas in Nepal, followed by six months of travel across South America.
Outside of work, she enjoys long walks in the country, travelling, training for competitive races and loves to cook and host dinner parties for friends.
Emily Branston
Event Coordinator
Emily joined Outsourced Events in July 2024 as a placement student following her first two years studying Marketing and PR at Leeds Beckett University. Previously, Emily worked as a waitress but aspired to transition into corporate life. She has always been drawn to people-centric roles and enjoys engaging with others.
Outside of work, Emily has a passion for dance and she has dedicated a lot of time to improving her skills.
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Ryan McPartlin
Business Development Manager
Ryan re-joined Outsourced Events full-time in January 2024, after initially starting with us in September 2019. He holds a BA in Environment & Business and has a strong passion for sustainability.
Outside of work, he loves to travel, and he is an avid rugby player and fan.
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Maria Lacey
Marketing Manager
Maria, who joined our team in June 2024, brings with her over a decade of invaluable experience in direct marketing. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work with some of the most well-known brands in the UK, particularly in the publishing and travel/transport sectors. Her expertise and insights have consistently driven successful marketing campaigns and strengthened brand presence.
Outside of her professional life, Maria is a passionate theatre-goer and an avid traveller.
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Gemma Cummings
Senior Event Administrator
Gemma joined Outsourced Events as an Administrator in January 2022. Having worked in the meetings and events industry for more than 20 years, Gemma has a wide range of experience in the meetings, venue finding, and events sector. She loves variety, problem solving, thinking outside the box and attention to detail.
Outside of work, she is kept busy with two primary school-aged children and her fox red Labrador, Indi. She loves visiting new places with her family in their VW camper van and can often be found at the beach or river paddle boarding.
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Carla Costa
Event Administrator
After working for Outsourced Events for 11 years, Carla embarked on a sabbatical. When in September 2021 she approached our CEO Denise for a reference, Denise promptly invited her back to the OE family to be a part of the newly established Administration Team. Carla brings her event management and life experience to the role, as well as one or two foreign languages!
In her spare time, Carla loves spending time with her family and friends, travelling, reading, visiting art galleries, movies, and walking.
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Paul Ajanlekoko
Project Accountant
Paul Ajanlekoko joined outsourced events in June 2024 as a project accountant. His degree in Business accounting and finance and vast experience as a project manager from his previous roles complement one another perfectly for his role. Paul’s CIMA qualification and proficient skills in data analysis, scenario analysis reporting, budgeting and forecasting make him a very valuable member of OE’s accounting team.
Outside of work, Paul enjoys exercising at the gym as he is passionate about fitness.
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Jahid Tarin
Finance Manager
With over 10 years’ of experience in multiple industries as an Assistant Accountant as well as being fluent in Persian, English, Urdu, and Hindi, Jahid is a great asset to our company. Working in similar roles before joining, Management Accounting, Project Reconciliations, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, and Expenses are amongst his many tasks here.
Jahid takes a keen interest in football, cricket, and table tennis and of course travelling in his downtime.
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Amandeep Dhillon
Finance Assistant
Amandeep joined Outsourced Events in 2018. After studying Psychology at University, he chose to pursue a career in finance and has been in the industry for more than three years. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role and was drawn to OE's exciting working environment. He is currently working towards his accountancy award.
Outside of work, Amandeep enjoys travelling, basketball, and discovering new restaurants.
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Ben Jowett
Accounts Assistant
Ben joined OE in early 2025 after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University in the summer of 2024 with a degree in International Business and Spanish. His academic journey provided him with a solid foundation in global business practices and language skills, which he is excited to apply in his role.
Outside of work, Ben is passionate about football. He enjoys both playing and watching the sport, which helps him stay active and engaged with the local community. Additionally, he has a love for music and spends his free time playing the guitar.
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Simon Morrison
Warehouse Manager
Simon joined Outsourced Events in November 2021 via recommendations from an old work friend and colleague. Having nearly a decade of warehouse experience in retail with the likes of John Lewis and more, he has worked to bring high stockroom and logistic standards to our warehouse, and has helped expand our capacity into Europe.
In his spare time Simon enjoys art, music, sports, running, and spending time with his family.
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Vincent Crolla
Warehouse Operative
Vincent joined Outsourced events in November 2022. He has over 30 years’ experience in warehousing and Logistics. Since he started at OE, he has helped bring a high level of order and efficiency to the warehouse. Vincent has passed his logistics industry courses in Manual Handling Training, Risk Assessing and Accident Investigation.
In his spare time, Vincent enjoys playing golf, attending football, cricket, and horse racing. He also enjoys reading, watching films, and spending time with his family.
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