Having been at Firebird for 8 1/2 years we are delighted that Josh has recently made the move from Head of Production to Operations Director. Josh is responsible for company-wide developmental strategy and optimising our operational capabilities and as part of this role, Josh will also be initialising our sustainability programme for the future. As well as managing a number of key accounts and getting his hands dirty onsite at events he also oversees the Production, Warehouse and Scenic teams.
How did your career start in events?
Whilst I was at school we set up a Young Enterprise Company organising events for other years. Through these events I met a number of suppliers who I went on to work for.
What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with my family, walking the dog, watching tv and travelling. My dog Mylo loves coming into the office for an afternoon and gets spoilt rotten by the team!
Why do you love working in events?
Every day is different. Whether in the office coming up with ideas and planning future events, or onsite putting them together – every day brings a new challenge to solve!
What’s your favourite tipple?
It all depends on the mood I’m in, but a gin and tonic always goes down well!
How long have you been in the industry?
Since 2002. It was a corporate party at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. From there I went to work at The Bike Show at the NEC and to be honest, after that it starts to merge into one…
Where is the favourite place you have travelled to?
I’m a HUGE fan of the Caribbean, how relaxed everyone is with their way of live and the beauty of the place.
What do you think you bring to the team?
A sensible solution to every problem, that works for our team and our clients. The hours we work are long and it’s often stressful – it’s important to me to make it as easy for everyone as we can.
What do you love most about working at Firebird?
The variety of work that we do, every day brings a new challenge
Random fact:
My first event working for Firebird was when I was 16!!
Five words to describe Josh’s team presence…
Dependable, honest, hands-on, organised and forward-thinking!
