Promoted to the role of CEO in May 2017, Jeremy joined Festival of Media (previously C Squared) in June 2104 as content director before being elevated into the role of managing director in 2015, COO in 2016 and his current role leading the business.
An ambassador for the company’s portfolio of events and publishing products he is often out in the global media and advertising industry generating new ideas, enhancing the content and commercial opportunities, and encouraging more advertisers to engage in the company’s brands.
This role involves him curating an inclusive culture and working environment, and creative strategies for the company’s products and travelling around the world to chair various industry events.
Prior to this he was communications director for The O2 with responsibility for creating and implementing a communications strategy for the venue, its assets and partners to ensure it maintained its position as the world’s most popular music space, and the number one entertainment destination for both domestic and international visitors.
Before this he was editor of Media Week and Event, the leading titles for the UK media and event industries.
He was brought in to Haymarket in 2004 to launch RSVP magazine before combining this publication with Event and creating a multi-channelled brand with leading print, digital and live event offerings.
Prior to this he was the entertainment editor for the Evening Standard’s Metro Life supplement, and its digital publication thisislondon.co.uk.
Before this he worked as a news and entertainment reporter for the Daily Mirror, having started his career 16 years ago as a trainee journalist on regional newspapers.