We build, operate and grow large-scale market-leading events for the financial services sector. By bringing entire market ecosystems together in one place and facilitating meetings, attendance to our events deliver exceptional outcomes and support deal flow progression.
Simon has worked in the exhibitions industry since 1989. In 1999, he became MD of a joint venture between Haymarket Publishing and the BBC, overseeing UK TV-related content events. In 2001, Simon took on the role of MD at Clarion Events. Under his leadership, Clarion grew significantly and became an independent entity in 2004. Simon grew Clarion Events into a prominent international player in exhibitions, conferences, publishing, and digital media. This growth saw the company pass through various private equity ownerships before being acquired by The Blackstone Group in September 2017, with Simon remaining as Chairman.
In September 2009, amidst the shifting dynamics post-Financial Crisis, Alex founded GFC, noticing a significant trend: companies were transitioning their capital financing from loans to bonds, prompting closer collaboration between banks' loans and bonds teams. GFC debuted its inaugural Bonds & Loans event in June 2010 in Dubai, drawing nearly 180 key players from the capital markets. By 2023, the Dubai event was attracting over 1,500 attendees, and annually, more than 5,000 senior banking and markets professionals gather at GFC’s five events across Dubai, Riyadh, Miami, Istanbul, and Cape Town. In 2024, Alex spearheaded a successful management buyout of GFC and took the helm as CEO of Turnmill. Before launching GFC, Alex gained diverse experience in media, research, and events. He holds a degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Durham.
Having qualified with KPMG, Rupert has enjoyed a successful career as a CFO across a variety of listed and private UK Media businesses, including Haymarket Exhibitions, UBM and Dods Group PLC. In 2012, Rupert and two partners led an MBI of the Farmers Guardian portfolio of products, which was then transformed, through 3 cycles of PE and a number of M&A transactions, into AgriBriefing, a market-leading agricultural price reporting agency that provided businesses with benchmark prices, market data, supply & demand information and events. AgriBriefing was sold to Five Arrow’s-backed food price specialist Mintec in 2023, realising a successful exit for Horizon Capital and Ares Management. Rupert joined Turnmill in December 2023 to help secure the Group's investment from Horizon Capital. He holds a degree in Economics from Cambridge University.
Adam is a founding Partner and member of the Horizon Capital Investment Committee. He has been investing in fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses for over 16 years, helping managers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses in the UK and internationally. Adam currently manages and sits on the Boards of Churches Fire, Strat7, Boston MFO, and Turnmill. Adam started his career in strategy consulting with Deloitte and worked at two other lower mid-market private equity firms before founding Horizon Capital in 2018.
Emily is an Investment Director at Horizon Capital, where she is responsible for sourcing and executing both new investments and add-on acquisitions. She currently sits on the Board of Agilico, Dains Accountants and Turnmill. Prior to joining Horizon Capital, Emily was a Vice President in the Leveraged Finance team at RBS, spending 6 years providing debt capital for private equity transactions across the UK and Western Europe. She holds a degree in Economics from the University of Exeter.
Louise has had a 25-year career in events and media, initially having founded her own business Adam Smith Conferences, which she sold to Informa in 2004. She transitioned with the business and grew it significantly until it was divested in 2014, at which point she became a Board Member of Informa Connect with primary responsibility for new business development and M&A integration. During that time, Louise integrated many events and media businesses across a variety of sectors. In 2019 Louise then joined Plural Strategy Group, a boutique strategy consulting firm focused on the information industries, as Partner & COO, where she was involved in many commercial due diligence, growth strategy and integration projects for leading organisers and media businesses globally. She additionally had responsibility for the People, Marketing and Finance functions, implementing new processes and technology. Louise joined Turnmill in September 2024 to lead the M&A activity within the business, work with Founders on value creation and to structure the Group as it grows. Louise holds a degree in Economics from Leeds University.
Victoria is a senior executive with over 25 years’ international experience in financial media and events. She is currently Managing Director of Global Banking & Markets, the leading emerging markets events business for wholesale financiers. Previously Victoria was at Euromoney Institutional Investor, where for 20 years she worked in senior positions at: Euromoney Conferences; Euromoney Magazine; GlobalCapital and Petroleum Economist. This followed an early career with the CWC Group covering the oil, gas and infrastructure markets, and with the policy team of a national children’s charity.
Aveen Prasad is a dynamic leader in the world of media and events, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. As a Managing Director of Global Banking & Markets, Aveen brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent over a decade specialising in global emerging markets and investment banking media and events. Aveen is involved in the business’ strategy and execution globally as well as overseeing the smooth running of the business day-to-day. He has been part of the leadership team that has transformed Global Banking & Markets from start-up to market leader specialising in providing insightful content, delivering 1-2-1 meetings and organising premier marketplace events across emerging markets. With a global reach, Global Banking & Markets connects financial institutions, investors, issuers and professionals through its platforms, delivering valuable industry insights, networking and business development opportunities. Within his role he regularly advises sovereigns, government entities, corporates and financial institutions on strategy, client engagement and messaging across global emerging markets. Prior to his time in London, Aveen was based in Sydney and specialised in original equipment manufacturing.
Excellence: We pursue excellence tirelessly. We take pride in being as good as we can possibly be and always look to do better.
Teamwork: We work as a team. We succeed as a team. The star of the team is always the team. Individual performances are there to enhance the team performance.
Dedication: Success is defined as doing something well consistently over a long time.
OUR PEOPLE PROMISE
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OUR PEOPLE PROMISE
Everyone that works for us is an important part of our team. Our People Promise explains what you get from working with us and what we expect from you:
What you can expect to get when you work for GFC Media Group:
Responsibility / Autonomy: we trust you to take ownership from the day you start working with us.
Team Spirit: you are part of an inclusive, supportive team to help you to succeed.
Opportunities: to develop, learn, grow and work in international business environments.
What we expect you to give when you work for GFC Media Group:
Openness: be honest and candid, communicate openly with us during the good times and the tough ones – we value your opinions so please share them.
Initiative: step up to the opportunities and responsibility on offer to you as well as new ones, with enthusiasm and drive.
Persistence: strive for your ambitions and for excellence: For yourself, for the team, and for the Company.
OUR WORK ETHIC
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OUR WORK ETHIC
We expect all our teams to be professional towards any person with whom come into contact with us during our working day, from colleagues to clients, suppliers to subcontractors. To ensure our working environment is respectful, friendly and professional, we ask our teams to:
Help us create a positive working environment that is respectful, friendly and professional.
Ensure tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
Ask for help if unsure of any tasks or instructions.
Own up if they make a mistake.
Be willing to offer support where possible and ask for help when required.
Be flexible and take on additional duties or temporarily cover duties as needed.
Take good care of, and keep secure, all equipment, materials and documentation.
