Eventus

Rick is Market Intelligence Manager at Sheffield Hallam University. He previously spent most of his working life in the retail industry. His experience includes the areas of operational management, buying, merchandising, catalogue production, business development, marketing and market research.

Mike Pye was a member of Sheffield City Council for 26 years. He is a Trustee of several arts/museum-related organisations both nationally and regionally including The Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust and the Lyceum Theatres Trust. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce and is the Deputy Chairman and Honorary Treasurer of the Yorkshire Regional Committee.  He has been a member of the Arts Council of England Yorkshire Regional Board.

Jamie is an entrepreneur, business developer and consultant (and rock climber) who has launched and run an award-winning national magazine and has worked within a major PLC. With numerous product launches under his belt, experience of developing businesses large and small, and a specialism in values-driven business.

Clare became Managing Director of Eventus in 2006. She was appointed as Company Secretary in December 2006.

Louise is a writer and playwright, who has previously worked for The Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal Court, and on The Archers, Bad Girls, and Doctors. She now runs her own company, Words4Work, which helps businesses improve their written and spoken communication skills, and she is involved in a number of community and educational projects.

Liz is a writer and researcher. Liz taught and undertook consultancy at Sheffield Hallam University, University of Gloucestershire and University College Birmingham. Prior to working in higher education Liz worked as a manager in the subsidised arts with Pentabus Theatre; Dudley MBC; Hackney MBC; and West Midlands Arts.

Ian is an experienced solicitor, having previously been a barrister.  He now runs his own company, Hemingway Law.  He has more than 10 years’ experience as a commercial litigator dealing with high value commercial disputes between companies and directors, and also specialises in defamation law. Prior to embarking on a legal career, Ian had management experience in the retail and distribution industry.

Karen is Relationship Manager, Regional Planning,  Arts Council England Yorkshire. As our relationship manager Karen attends Board meetings as an observer as part of our RFO agreement.