Meet The Team.
We are a dedicated team of event professionals who love what we do. Drawing on our dynamic individual strengths and experience, we work together to create engaging event experiences.
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.
Leadership Team.
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Kerrie Harris-Spencer
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Strengths: Humour, Judgement, Honesty
Kerrie is a financial administration specialist with over two decades of experience in management accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, bookkeeping, taxation obligations, HR and IT. Kerrie commenced with ASN in 2009 after many years as an independent consultant in the Real Estate Development Industry. Kerrie’s experience with managing multiple joint ventures brought a solid work ethic to the Events Industry, where managing the finances of event and society financials is a challenge Kerrie enjoys every day. Kerrie regards transparency, effective and efficient financial management of client funds as a number one priority and is always available to assist colleagues and clients in gaining a better understanding of financial matters.
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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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Jim Fawcett
DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS
Strengths: Teamwork, Kindness, Perseverance
Jim joined ASN in 2010 as an enthusiastic & ambitious Project Officer. Keen to take on new challenges, Jim worked on various projects, some of which he’s still associated with today. In Jim’s current role as Director of Projects and Operations, he’s dedicated to enhancing skills of all staff alongside delivering outstanding events. Jim completed a dual diploma in Event Management and Hospitality in 2010. His main inspiration for joining the industry stems from attending an international conference in Sydney back in 2008 where he discovered the significance of scientific exchange.
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Antonia Beddoes
BUSINESS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
Strengths: Kindness, Love, Leadership
Antonia embarked on an exciting new chapter with ASN Events at the beginning of 2024, bringing more than 12 years of industry exerience in event management, sales, and marketing to her role within the team. Passionate and seasoned, she is committed to leveraging her strategic acumen, leadership skills, and keen eye for detail to drive business growth and deliver exceptional outcomes. Antonia is dedicated to fostering innovation and building meaningful partnerships for the greater good of our clients and their events.
Projects Team.
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Jordyn Trolove
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Love, Curiosity, Self-regulation
Jordyn first joined ASN as a junior Project Officer in 2015 and through her dedication to clients, enthusiasm and attention to detail she quickly climbed the ranks into a Project Manager role with ASN Events. Today Jordyn works across a range of high profile events showcasing the strength of her experience. Her passion is to deliver world class events Australia wide.
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Chris Dayson
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Fairness, Honesty, Humour
Following a career shift from software development in 2001, Chris has amassed a wealth of event management experience across a diverse range of sectors, including corporate, community, charity, and private events. Fuelled by an unwavering work ethic, Chris is dedicated to delivering a professional end product that not only meets expectations but surpasses them, thereby enriching the lives of participants and beneficiaries. Looking towards the future, Chris' career objective is to lead a team, leveraging their expertise to orchestrate professionally run events. The focus remains on creating experiences that not only meet logistical standards but also leave a lasting impact on individuals, both personally and professionally.
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Danae Manatakis
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Kindness, Humour, Honesty
Danae originally started her corporate career in the magazine distribution and retail industry in Category and Account Management. After a few years overseas, she returned and commenced her careerin events. Danae has worked in pharmaceutical events for over 15 years managing everything from training events, product launches, sales conferences and sales incentive trips. After 12 years on the client side, Danae made the switch and began her time with a PCO. Danae has a passion for the industry and loves seeing how understanding a clients' needs can help deliver a well executed event - with a smile.
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Aileen Lozie
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Bravery, Perspective, Leadership
Based in North America, Aileen joined the ASN team in 2022 with over 10 years’ experience in conference and events management. With a background in communications, her experience across large, international conferences and exhibitions means you are in good hands. Never one to back down from a challenge and always keen to learn something new, she loves being a part of the events journey – from inception to completion and looks forward to helping you build your perfect event.
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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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Marlee Patoka
PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Social Intelligence, Honesty, Humour
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Chloe Armstrong
PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Kindness, Humour, Judgement
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Manisha Prakash
PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Honesty, Kindness, Teamwork
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Lottie Moore
PROJECT MANAGER
Strengths: Fairness, Honesty, Kindness
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Lianna-Danielle Rizk
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Honesty, Teamwork, 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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Rebecca Bourchier
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Honesty, Kindness, Teamwork
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Joy Sangchuj
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Honesty, Fairness, Perseverance
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Stephanie Puckridge
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Perspective, Perseverance, Teamwork
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Sophie Millard
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Love of Learning, Curiosity, Honesty
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Sarah Dart
PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Kindness, Humour, Fairness
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Jeffrey Chiu
PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Love, Creativity, Curiosity
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Adelle Xue
PROJECT OFFICER
Strengths: Honesty, Love, and Judgement
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Lily Collins
OFFICE COORDINATOR
Strenghths: Love, Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, Fairness
Sponsorship Team.
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Atit Shah
SENIOR SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITIONS MANAGER
Strengths: Kindness, Leadership, Fairness
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Lydia Lazar
SENIOR SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER
Strengths: Perseverance, Honesty, Humour
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Angela Tang
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER
Strengths: Kindness, Honesty, Social Intelligence
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Elizabeth Miller
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER
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Hernan Jaramilo
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION MANAGER
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Zoe Samas
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION COORDINATOR
Associations Team.
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Sarah Aspinall
ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Strengths: Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance
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Kara Barker
ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Strengths: Kindness, Leadership, Love
Finance Team.
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Michelle Harris-Spencer
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Strengths: Humour, Love, Honesty
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Courtney Harris-Spencer
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Strengths: Kindness, Honesty, Teamwork
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Hayley Malloy
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Strengths: Honesty, Judgement, Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence