Advisory Board

Get to know the Advisory Board leaders driving innovation and growth for Spring Fair and Autumn Fair.

The Advisory Board is a dynamic group of industry leaders committed to shaping the future of retail. The board brings together a diverse group of expertise to drive innovation, foster collaboration and ensure the continued success of Spring Fair and Autumn Fair.

Meet the board members

These are the retail leaders shaping the future of retail at Spring Fair and Autumn Fair. Learn more about each of the board members representing leading industry associations, exhibitors, and retailers.

Aylish Ellwood

Trade Marketing Manager
Enesco Ltd.

Ben Massey

CEO
National Association of Jewellers

Daniel Kullmann

Head of Corporate Communications
EK Retail

Jackson Szabo

Portfolio Director
Spring Fair & Autumn Fair

Jason Bensohn

Managing Director
One Dot World Ltd.

John Halliday

Director of Membership & Marketing
British Independent Retailer Association

Karen Wilson

Vice President
The Greeting Card Association

Kay Hutcheson

Head of Product Marketing & Product Operations
Coopers of Stortford

Maggie Thornton

Owner
Alligator Pear

Nick Ronald

Owner
Casa Verde

Paul Sun

Managing Director
Gingko Design Ltd.

Ray Qudos 

Digital & eComm Consultant Keplin

Samantha Gibbs

Director
Nest

Sarah Ward

CEO
The Giftware Association

Stephen Illingworth

Owner & CEO
Widdop & Co.

Stephen Spencer - Board Chairman

Ambience Director
Stephen Spencer + Associates

Tim Hollis

Retail Brand Development Manager
Talking Tables Ltd.

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