The Events Insight
Welcome to The Events Insight, created to entertain, enlighten and inspire anyone involved in or thinking of joining our exciting and diverse events industry. We bring you illuminating tales from some amazing people in a vast array of roles and from all across the globe. Each week we chat to a different guest and share their stories with you; how and why they got into events, what they’ve learned on the way and why they’re still here!
The Events Insight
Behind the Scenes: Mastering Event Overlay - With Tom Alldread
In this week’s episode Jack and Karen are thrilled to be joined by Tom Alldread, an industry expert with over 12 years of experience at GL Events. During his time at GL, Tom has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's largest and most prestigious events, including the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, UCI World Cycling Championships, and the London 2012 Olympics.
Tom's expertise in leading complex projects, building high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration has been key to his success. His ability to create strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, key partners, and clients ensures that every project achieves outstanding results.
Join us as Tom shares insights into the world of Overlay—what it is, why it’s crucial for large-scale events, and how his experience has shaped his approach to managing these dynamic projects.
Outside of his professional life, Tom is passionate about the outdoors. Whether it's a family walk or a bike ride, he finds peace spending quality time with his family outdoors.
Tune in for a another fascinating conversation about the art and science of delivering world-class events!
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