The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), the trade body representing the UK’s leading contractors, suppliers and service providers in the events industry, announced Rob Brackstone as its new Chair and Alexandra Bailey as Vice Chair.
On his appointment, Rob said: “I’m honoured to step into the role of Chair and build on the great strides we have made in strengthening our accreditations, professional standards and collective voice. Collaboration will be key as we navigate shared challenges, particularly in sustainability and in creating an even more unified approach across organisers, venues and contractors.
In addition to continuing to lead our industry, my vision is for ESSA to gain even greater external recognition driven by member innovation and our exciting initiatives such as our mentoring scheme. These are exciting times, and I’m ready to work together with our members to shape a stronger, more resilient industry for the future.”
On her new role, Alexandra commented: “I take immense pride in being part of this vibrant and creative industry and, in my role as Vice Chair, I am dedicated to supporting our members and ensuring that ESSA remains a leading force in the sector. Our membership includes many individuals, sole traders and small businesses very like myself, and I’m passionate about increasing ESSA’s value to their voices and harnessing the power of our collective strength.”