Executive Directors

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    Mike Pickford

    EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

    Strengths: Honesty, Creativity, Gratitude

    Planning for Mike’s first event started in 1989. Seems like only yesterday but now our company employs many people and we do many events. Mike is an industry leader, finding himself representing the event management industry on the Business Events Council of Australia and his peers on the Council of the Professional Conference Organisers Association. What a ride its been and what a satisfying field to be working in! His passion now is sharing his events experience and understanding with colleagues and clients as they work together to produce even better conferences.

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    Tim Hancock

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Strengths: Perspective, Hope, Zest

    Tim’s previous business leadership experience in Australia and The United Kingdom, across industries such as Professional Development, Health and Fitness and Automotive, led him to the opportunity of joining Mike as part of the fabric of ASN Events. Tim has a drive and passion for enabling personal and professional growth within each team member at ASN Events and this ensures that his unflinching client service standards form the basis of the ASN Events approach to client delight and loyalty. Tim particularly enjoys staying at the sharp end of the conference and events industry and has grown a strong network with whom he regularly discusses the challenges and opportunities of the industry.

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  • Hannah Pickford

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Strengths: Leadership, Humility, Perseverance

    As newly appointed Executive Director of ASN Events, Hannah Pickford plays a pivotal role in helping shape impactful events for clients that foster meaningful connections and facilitate knowledge-sharing. With an extensive wealth of experience in event management, she leads the team in crafting innovative, tailored solutions both Australia wide and Internationally. Known for her ability to inspire collaboration and engagement, Hannah ensures every event, no matter the scale, supports her clients’ strategic goals. Her dedication to excellence drives growth for both clients and the company, solidifying ASN Events’ reputation as a leader in event management.

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Leadership Team

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    Rita Horvath

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

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    Chad Murphy

    DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP

    Strengths: Fairness, Forgiveness, Kindness

    Chad joined the ASN team as a Sponsorship Manager in June 2018. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Central Michigan University, Chad has worked in sales for nearly a decade. Through his experience and support from a great team, Chad has achieved and exceeded sponsorship targets as well as built long lasting relationships with many clients.

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    Antonia Beddoes

    BUSINESS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

    Strengths: Kindness, Leadership, Love

    Antonia embarked on an exciting new chapter with ASN Events in 2024 bringing to the team more than 14 years of industry experience in event management, business development and marketing. Passionate and seasoned, she is committed to leveraging her strategic acumen, keen eye for detail, and love of the events industry to drive business growth and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Projects Team

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    Jordyn Trolove

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Love, Curiosity, Self-regulation

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    Chris Dayson

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Fairness, Honesty, Humour

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    Danae Maniatakis

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Kindness, Humour, Honesty

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    Aileen Lozie

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Bravery, Perspective, Leadership

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    Mia Tobing

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Honesty, Humour, Fairness

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    Jess Young

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Humour, Fairness, Leadership

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    Claire McParland

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Humour, Honesty, Judgement

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    Chloe Armstrong

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Kindness, Humour, Judgement

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    Delys Russell

    PROJECT MANAGER

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    Lottie Moore

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Strengths: Fairness, Honesty, Kindness

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    Sally Wills

    SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

    Strengths: Honesty, Kindness, Fairness

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    Emily Glen

    SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

    Strengths: Humour, Creativity, Curiosity

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    Adelle Xue

    SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

    Strengths: Honesty, Love, Judgement

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    Joy Sangchuj

    SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

    Strengths: Honesty, Fairness, Perseverance

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    SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

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    Jeffrey Chiu

    SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

    Strengths: Love, Creativity, Curiosity

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    Tanya Prithviraj

    PROJECT OFFICER

    Strengths: Humour, Judgment, Forgiveness

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    Zoe Samas

    PROJECT OFFICER

  • Sarah Alexander

    PROJECT OFFICER

Sponsorship Team

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    Travis Clarke

    SENIOR SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER

    Strengths: Honesty, Fairness, Kindness

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    Angela Tang

    SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER

    Strengths: Kindness, Honesty, Social Intelligence

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    Elizabeth Miller

    SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER

    Strengths: Humour, Honesty, Perspective

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    Hernan Jaramilo

    SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER

    Strengths: Honesty, Kindness, Love

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    Atit Shah

    MARKETING SPECIALIST

    Strengths: Kindness, Leadership, Fairness

Associations Team

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    Sarah Aspinall

    ASSOCIATION MANAGER

    Strengths: Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance

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    Martha Michelson

    ASSOCIATION MANAGER

  • Odette Krist

    ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT OFFICER

Finance

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    Michelle Harris-Spencer

    FINANCE ASSISTANT

    Strengths: Humour, Love, Honesty

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    Courtney Harris-Spencer

    FINANCE ASSISTANT

    Strengths: Kindness, Honesty, Teamwork

  • Chenee Hernandez

    FINANCE ACCOUNTANT

Operations

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    Emily Mercer

    OFFICER MANAGER

    Strengths: Kindness, Teamwork, Social Intelligence

  • Kara Barker

    OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS COORDINATOR

    Strengths: Kindness, Leadership, Love