The Fespa Team

Olav joined the FESPA board in September 2015 and as of 2021 is the Vice President. As a board member of Barra AS (which focuses on industrial labelling and graphics), and Past President of FESPA Norway Association, Olav Skilbred has acquired significant experience in the graphics industry. Norway was one of the FESPA founders, and the Association celebrated its 50 year anniversary back in 2012. 

Following periods spent both studying and working in Germany and Spain, Michael graduated University with an honours degree in languages and quickly established a successful career specialising in sales and marketing for leading exhibition venues across the world. 
 
Joining FESPA in 2003, he has become a respected key member of the team and organised more than 40 global exhibitions with FESPA.  Through a dedication and passion for print and the people involved, Michael has been instrumental at the inception and execution of FESPA activities in Mexico, Brazil, Eurasia and South Africa. He works closely with the events teams to recognise market trends and launch new products and feature areas throughout the FESPA portfolio.   Away from print, Michael is kept busy by his wife, dog, travelling, healthy lifestyle and sports.

Jessica is originally from Brazil where she gained most of her professional experience. She has worked in varied industry backgrounds from technology to travel and tourism partially focused on customer experience and satisfaction.
 
Jessica joined FESPA Associations team in 2016, and enjoys working with FESPA’s 37 Associations to help them to become more sustainable and increase their membership base.
 
In her spare time Jessica likes to spend time with her family and friends, travelling and cooking.
 

During her early career, Gill worked for the Foreign and Commonwealth office in a variety of roles both in Whitehall and overseas in Pakistan and Cameroon. She then moved to the education sector working as a Finance Assistant and School Business Manager. Having developed a passion for finance she has recently joined FESPA within the finance team where she plans to develop her skills further and study for an accountancy qualification.

Outside of work, Gill enjoys spending time with her family and learning French. She also loves being outdoors and takes a keen interest in rewilding her garden and local green spaces.

James has over 20 years’ experience in Sales having worked in advertising, sales and exhibitions prior to joining FESPA in 2005. James works across the global portfolio of exhibitions that are delivered by FESPA, particularly focusing on the European and Asian Markets.
 
James is a dad to two great kids which takes up a lot of his time, however he can sometimes be found in the 19^th after a round of golf and enjoys socializing with family and friends.
 
 
 

Hamish Macintyre has over 5 years of Finance experience and has a Degree in Accounting and Finance. Hamish joined FESPA in 2024 living only 2 minutes away from FESPA head office. Having previously worked for Fullers the Brewery in Chiswick London as an Accounts Assistant where he also was introduced to Management Accounts.

At FESPA, Hamish works as an Assistant Management Accountant under Emma and Andy working on the smooth implementation of the new finance system Iplicit. Preparing monthly management accounts and comparing actuals to budgets.

Hamish is currently studying ACCA and has two exams remaining until he is a chartered accountant.

He was lucky enough to attend his first FESPA event Wrap fest in October 2024 at Silverstone which he gained a firsthand insight as to what happens at FESPA events which was thoroughly enjoyed.

In his spare time Hamish enjoys working out with a passion for fitness, and likes to travel Thailand and Rome being his next places to visit.

Graeme is an enthusiastic print specialist with over 30 years’ experience in the screen and wide format digital printing industries, with knowledge acquired through hands-on design, production, sales, and operations management.

Graeme has a comprehensive understanding of printing processes, leading the goal of creating outstanding print that stimulates brand engagement through practical innovation.

As FESPA’s Head of Associations and Technical Lead he presents on technical topics at conferences and seminars. Graeme also provides in-house expertise to support the Print Make Wear, Printeriors and the new Colour L*A*B* features at FESPA’s exhibitions.

Graeme has been recently inducted as a Member of the ASDPT, the US based Academy of Screen and Digital print technologies following his nomination by Michel Caza.

Lorraine is a versed event marketer with over 20 years’ experience. Joining FESPA as a Business Graduate back in 2004, she has continually developed in her role and been pivotal in the expansion of the event portfolio during her time at the company, executing and overseeing the marketing campaigns of 7 new launch events across the world.

Having taken a break from FESPA between 2018-2022, she has returned to support the recent product launches and is currently Acting Group Marketing Manager, overseeing the implementation of marketing campaigns across the events, and working on the new FESPA Middle East event.

Lorraine speaks Spanish, and in her own time enjoys listening to music, keeping fit through running and weight training, spending time with her family and celebrating their birthdays by making a super birthday cake!