About us

Managing Director

Ruth set up White October Events in 2013 with a background in international event design and delivery. Day to day, she supports the team, takes a hand in the event organisation, works with partners and thinks a lot about how to do things better as an organisation. Outside of work Ruth is mainly to be found cooking, reading about food or planning her next meal out.

Interim Managing Director - Maternity Cover

Jo is usually Creative Director at our sister company, White October, but we're lucky enough to have on board as Interim Managing Director while Ruth is off to have her baby. Jo is an avid cyclist, a creative baker, and is a strong contender for having the loudest laugh in the UK!

Marketing Assistant

Jonny assists with the marketing activities at White October Events, including updating websites, creating content, supporting our social media presence, and analysing the effectiveness of our marketing strategies. Outside the office, Jonny likes to go to the gym, travel, and he is currently learning Spanish and Japanese.

Event Manager

Megan organises and coordinates the logistics for White October Events conferences and training and is the go-to person in the team for most enquiries. Her memory for dates and names is unrivalled! Away from work Megan can be found enjoying London life, brunching, running with GoodGym and searching for the perfect avocado!

Event Assistant

Lauren is interning at White October Events as an Events Assistant, helping with the coordination and logistics of upcoming conferences and workshops. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys escaping to the Alps to go skiing, attending theatre shows and gigs, and loves a good brunch!

Event Coordinator

Beth is the interim Event Coordinator for White October Events. Her role includes coordinating logistics for some of our conferences and generally supporting with the planning and delivery of our events. Beth's life evolves around events and when she doesn't have her conferences hat on she is working on other Festivals in Leicester and is a long term Oxfam festival steward. She's loves nothing more than a good book and a nice cup of tea.