Jason Banks

Director

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During 10 years at Shell International in London, managing various projects as part of the Shell Services Department, I gained a great deal of experience in the events industry and enjoyed the challenges that it had to offer. This resulted in the creation of Indalo in 1997 and over the past few years, the company has grown in line with the industries we serve.

We now have a dedicated and successful team that offers a wide range of services that help our clients maximise their potential in the market place. I am proud to be a part of this team and excited to see what the future holds.

Barbara Knight

Project Manager

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After studying marketing and PR as part of a business degree, I gained many years experience and honed my marketing skills in different industries such as tourism, construction and retail. I gradually became more involved in managing trade events, including co-ordinating pavilions of up to 40 exhibitors at major food industry exhibitions.

Event management has, since then, been a major part of my work and something I’ve particularly enjoyed. I feel equally at ease organising consumer-focused events, trade conferences, award ceremonies or press launches. I’ve also found that my years of experience as an exhibitor have given me an extremely valuable grounding in exhibition organising.

Since joining Indalo in 2007, I’ve had the opportunity to concentrate solely on exhibitions and I’m more than happy to share my previous experiences both overseas and in the UK.

Joe Aldridge

Project Manager

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I entered the exhibition industry in 2003 with Exhibition Hire Services, one of the largest exhibit houses in Australia. I immediately enjoyed the fast pace of the industry and was soon promoted to project manager. On returning to the UK in 2005, Indalo was a perfect fit for my skills and ambitions.

With a clear understanding of all aspects of the exhibition industry, ranging from design concepts to specification for construction to a variety of installation techniques, I offer clients an all-encompassing service. This starts with identifying individual client’s needs and proposals to managing their exhibition on-site ensuring they are ready for the opening session. I have managed projects and installations of all sizes, in over 30 countries, from thousands of square metres at the International boat show in Australia down to an 18 square metre booth in NAPE, Nigeria.

I look forward to seeing you at the next event, preferably managing your exhibition requirements but if not over a beer!  I am really not sure about the "but if not" bit.

Claire Chapman

Project Manager

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When I finished a PR and Business course in '88 I entered the field of advertising for a number of years, then, deciding that it was not quite the right fit for me I moved in to TV, Film and Event production. Over the years I have managed a wide variety of events for an all encompassing client base - some highlights over the years have been an exciting 4x4 weekend for 1000 people, a concert in the park with 5 headliner bands, Seven city road show around South Africa and many more!

The move to exhibitions is a recent one. however, having years of experience as an exhibitor and client which gives me a strong base from which to work.

After returning, very recently, from South Africa, I have had the pleasure of joining the dynamic and driven Indalo team and I look forward to a very bright future.

Lucy Pearson

Exhibition Designer

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From an early age I have been interested in art and design and decided to improve my skills by attending an Art & Design college in my hometown of Sheffield. I was instantly drawn to museum and exhibition design that left me with the passion to continue my career in this area.

Whilst at university, I was able to take a work placement for an exhibition design company that gave me further experience. I then progressed to work for another design company - designing children’s play equipment and environments.

Now a year later I am the newest addition to the Indalo team. Where I am once again doing what I love – exhibition design!

Tom Adamski

Exhibition Designer

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I have always been interested in architecture and interior design so I decided to expand my interests at college! With the artistic side of me leaning towards interior design I finally attended the Academy of Visual Arts in Poznan, Poland to study a major in interior design.

I then focused on the expanding Polish exhibition business and spent 6 years designing exhibition stands in Poland. Working for many different companies and different clients I gained a wide range of experience and have learnt that exhibition stand design is all in the detail! Needing a new challenge, I decided to move to England and started to work for advertising agency as a senior graphic designer.

After 2 years, I moved to Indalo as I was convinced it was the right company to work for, with an enviable reputation and great market position. I have been working here, as an exhibition designer for over 3 years and I find the team passionate and always ready to meet client needs.

Louise Spiller

General Assistant

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Having always had a strong interest in art and design, I completed my diploma in graphic design at Somerset College of Arts and Technology. After graduating, I spent time at an international travel consultancy working with large brand companies arranging corporate travel and events.

I have always wanted to work within either the design or travel industry and I have now blended the two together working for Indalo arranging all company travel whilst being in a design office. I have worked at Indalo for 4 years now and have gained a large amount of experience in travel, design and general client liaison – I have enjoyed every minute so far!

Debbie Horne

Accounts Manager

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Since I first began my working life my role has involved figurework in some way, shape or form and, to this day, I still relish the challenges such a position brings!

I am a recent addition to the Indalo team, having joined in April 2010 any my position involves managing the full range of accounting processes for the Company.

With over 25 years of accounts experience, most recently with one of the largest Estate Agency chains in the UK, I have acquired a vast knowledge of accounting systems and I am confident this experience will help ensure the Accounts Department continues to provide a high level of support to our clients, the Directors and the rest of the Company. My role is both varied and challenging and I look forward to an exciting future with Indalo.

Ben Spiller

Graphic Designer

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I have always been interested in a creative career and really started to take an interest in art and graphic design at school. During work experience in a graphic design studio, my interests were further developed and I knew this was right career for me. After successfully completing a diploma in Graphic Design, I gained qualifications in photography, packaging design and a wide range of graphics rather than specialising in one area.

In March 2004, I started with Indalo to work as part of their graphics team and have been here for five very enjoyable years, gaining new experience along the way. I have always applied a high level of commitment to provide fresh new ideas and a high standard of work for all of our clients in all different fields, aiming to create and produce perfect graphics on a small or large scale.

James Doyle-Davidson

Graphic Designer

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I have always shown a huge amount of interest in the arts from an early age. Wether it be from drawing to painting and it's appreciation and understanding. This spurred me on to pursue a creative future which lead to my acceptance into the National Youth Theatre as a set and prop builder. Later developing my skills with the completion of Design College and studying for my degree in Design at the University of Central England.

I began designing professionally from 2001 for IKEA as an in-house graphic designer later specialising in graphic communication and supporting expansions. Since then have worked for other such clients as Nokia Online and the NHS producing everything from design for print, digital content to large format graphics. This giving me huge experience or the retail market and also the public sector.

With only just joining the Indalo team I am already settling in and looking forward to a new decade of design.

Martin Alfieri

Exhibition fitter and logistics

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I began my career in the exhibition industry back in 1995, working for a small exhibition house as part of a team installing conference sets and building bespoke stands. After a few years the company moved into new exhibition technologies and I made sure that I knew the new product lines inside-out. This knowledge allowed me to specialise in the structural design and build of such stands.

I joined the Indalo team in 2004 bringing with me a vast knowledge of the exhibition industry and was soon travelling the world taking on new challenges and broadening my horizons on a daily basis.

I feel that my passion for the job and my motivation is fuelled by challenge and look forward to the future with as much enthusiasm as I had the day I started!

Troy Brown

Exhibition fitter and logistics

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After graduating from university I worked in a variety of positions with different companies, all with technically demanding challenges in prospect of providing me with valuable industry and work experience.

I joined Indalo in 2008 and have been lucky to have experienced many aspects surrounding the exhibition industry from concept to installation and breakdown. I have relished the chance to develop my skills through meeting particular client design requirements. Also, working with a motivated and experienced team is very rewarding! Most of all, it allows me the opportunity to work to my full potential to get the job done.