Bernard has been working in and around the events industry for over 20 years. He spent the first part of his career working in publishing and media, where he launched several events and food titles across the world and founded several regional Food Awards where he worked with many of the countries top chefs and food critics and supported trainee hospitality industry professionals. Two years ago he joined Options GB as MD, where he oversaw the aquisition of Greathire and the merger of both companies. He is now MD of Options Greathire, the UK’s leading tableware and furniture hire business. Options Greathire is part of Options a European wide company with more than 850 employees, £80,000,000 turnover and 20 locations across the continent.

Jackie has had over 30 years working in the UK hospitality industry, marketing and selling hotel group and venues, including Hilton, along with 9 years at the new Wembley Stadium, where she was part of the pre-opening and mobilisation team. She has first hand of experience of selling into the MICE, Corporate and Leisure markets, and has been an active member of several industry Associations serving either as a Board member or a founding partner.
Her current role as Head of Business Events for The Barbican involves her working across its vast portfolio of venues, continuing its growth and commercial success in the domestic and international business events market, whilst blending in with the artistic offer to create bespoke and memorable events for business clients, and at the same time connecting with the arts programmes.

A winner in the supplier/venue category of the UK Event Hot 50 Awards 2016 and 2017, Jackie is regularly featured in a variety of meetings and events industry honours lists. These include C&IT’s Venue Heads, where she has been voted 3rd in the UK, along with Event Management’s Event 100 Club where she was placed 18th out of 100. She has also been included in C&IT’s Power 50 – the most 50 most influential people in the UK Meetings and Event industry.

Tim Brennan started Caper and Berry in the 2005 and it has gone on to become one of the London and south east leading caterers of weddings, events and private parties. Over the last five years Caper and Berry has continued established its self in the London market with a listings at many of London’s iconic venues. Priding themselves on working with great producers, sourcing amazing ingredients with precision cooking and impeccable service – Caper and Berry offers an exceptional product to the London market.

James started his hospitality adventure in the depths of the kitchens as some of London’s finest, most luxurious hotels and restaurants as a pastry chef before working his way up to head of pastry with the Admirable Crichton, operating glamorous 5* events around the world before transferring his skills and knowledge to front of house operations. Following this transition, James was involved with creating the in-house catering operation at Tobacco Dock, curating multi-faceted events and experiences for some of the world’s leading brands.

James currently heads up the Venues by CH&Co team at the historic, award winning, Royal College of Physicians. The highly versatile venue, set in a stunning location overlooking Regent’s Park in the heart of London, offers tiered auditoriums, conferences, meeting, exhibition, dining, and training facilities and has a beautiful medicinal garden ideal for outdoor events and summer entertaining.

Mr Gowili oversees the hotel’s 136 rooms and suites, The Ritz Restaurant, The Palm Court, The Rivoli Bar and private dining rooms of the adjoining 18th century William Kent House, and is supported in his role by a team of over 300 colleagues. With a passion and broad knowledge of the luxury hotel business, Mr Gowili joined The Ritz London in 2011 as Front of House Manager, before quickly progressing to Rooms Division Manager. He was appointed Hotel Manager in 2013 and under his leadership The Ritz London has achieved outstanding revenue growth, whilst maintaining the very highest levels of guest service. Prior to joining The Ritz London, Mr Gowili held senior management positions within the Red Carnation Hotel Company.

Tim Brennan started Caper and Berry in the 2005 and it has gone on to become one of the London and south east leading caterers of weddings, events and private parties. Over the last five years Caper and Berry has continued established its self in the London market with a listings at many of London’s iconic venues. Priding themselves on working with great producers, sourcing amazing ingredients with precision cooking and impeccable service – Caper and Berry offers an exceptional product to the London market.