Team

Tony Robinson
Chairman
With over 40 years of experience in international B2B publishing, conferences, and exhibitions, Tony has an unrivalled track record for creating and delivering world-leading international exhibitions and conferences. Tony founded UKi Media & Events in 1991, and in that time the company has become one of the most successful privately owned B2B publishing and events companies in the world. Whilst Tony continues to drive UKi Media & Events to new levels, he also co-founded Smarter Shows in 2009, who have rapidly become internationally recognised as leading B2B event organisers within the energy storage and materials industries.

Mike Robinson
CEO
With over 18 years of industry experience, Mike has grown up in the world of international exhibitions and events. Having held several roles at UKi Media & Events, including sales, marketing, and management positions, Mike was responsible for the launch of several B2B magazine titles, conferences, and exhibitions. Most recently he was responsible for launching and developing UKi’s conference division which now covers over 18 highly specialised conferences within the aerospace, autonomous vehicle, industrial vehicle, and maritime technology communities. Mike has a passion for emerging technology, building lasting business relationships, and strives to deliver nothing but excellence across all our events.

Paul Skelly
Company Secretary

Peter Sarno
Event Director, E-Waste World I Battery Recycling I Metal Recycling, Plastic Waste Free World & The Greener Manufacturing Show
After graduating from the University of Surrey with a 2:1 in music, Peter went on to pursue a career in the technology sector. In 2012 he joined one of the world’s largest exhibition and conference organisers and went on to launch successful international exhibitions and conferences, working across a wide variety of different industries. With a strong talent for identifying future technology trends, Peter is responsible for ensuring Trans-Global Events deliver industry leading conferences and exhibitions.

Charlie Brandon
Event Director, Hydrogen Technology Expo and Carbon Capture Technology Expo
Charlie joined Trans-Global Events in March 2020 as sustainability events director and has been tasked with spearheading exhibition sales and sponsorship on the launches of Hydrogen Technology Conference Expo and Carbon Capture Technology Conference & Expo. Having worked in numerous sales and account management roles over the course of the past five years, it was his keen eye for identifying new revenue opportunities combined with his passion for – and understanding of – sustainability issues and technical innovations that made him an ideal fit for TGE.

Richard Pocock
Database Marketing Manager
Richard joined Trans-Global Events in September 2019 as database marketing manager and is responsible for the company’s overall data strategy as well as defining how data can help the company meet its overall goals. With more than 20 years’ experience managing databases, one of his key attributes lies in identifying ways to gain additional value from data. His track record speaks for itself. Having previously worked in some of the world’s largest events and consulting organisations, his insight in creating high-quality databases has extrapolated to campaigns that have launched countless must-attend conferences and exhibitions globally.

Nicola Cahill
Head of Operations
Nicola joined Trans-Global Events in September 2019 as our marketing and operations manager and brings to the company a wealth of hands-on experience in event production, marketing strategy and brand development. She boasts more than a decade’s worth of expertise managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of B2C- and B2B-based events and exhibitions in the UK and Europe – know-how that will prove invaluable as one of her major roles for us is to develop TGE’s future events in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Richard Jende
Marketing Design Manager
Richard joined Trans-Global Events in April 2021. He is a meticulous graphic designer with over 20 years’ experience working with clients from around the world in specialist events and publishing. He has a thorough grounding in design for print, highly conversant with design for digital media and has worked across many disciplines including: digital and print publishing, brand identity, marketing and advertising, web design, motion graphics, video editing and UX/UI design.

Amanda Tring
Marketing Manager, E-Waste World I Battery Recycling I Metal Recycling, Plastic Waste Free World & The Greener Manufacturing Show

Josh Hammond
Exhibition Manager - Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage Technology EU / North America

Rob Stevens
Exhibition Manager - Hydrogen Technology Expo EU/North America

Rebecca Roper
Conference Manager - Hydrogen Technology Expo & Carbon Capture Technology Expo

Ben Horley
Conference Manager - Plastic Waste Free World & The Greener Manufacturing Show, E-Waste World, Battery Recycling & Metal Recycling Conferences

November Walker
Conference Producer - Plastic Waste Free World & The Greener Manufacturing Show, E-Waste World, Battery Recycling & Metal Recycling Conferences




Steven Bartlett
Event Manager - E-Waste World, Battery Recycling & Metal Recycling Conference & Expo

Curtis Gore
Event Manager - E-Waste World, Battery Recycling & Metal Recycling Conference & Expo
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