Melissa Campbell

I'm delighted to be part of Elevate as a Mentor this year. Founded in 2015, Elevate is the world's largest peer-led mentoring and personal development programme for the events industry and one of its fastest-growing communities.

Why a Fractional Executive Might Be Your Smartest Hire This Year In an era where agility, creativity, and budget efficiency are more important than ever, many organizations are rethinking traditional hiring models. Enter the "Fractional Director" role

Most agency owners don’t start out wanting to be “business people”. They’re creatives. Producers. Doers. People who get a buzz from making things happen. But here’s the hard truth:

Scaling an events function, whether in-house or agency-side, can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re balancing growing demands, tight timelines, shifting stakeholder expectations, and the pressure to deliver experiences that not only impress but also perform. The good news? With the right mindset, structure and support, it’s absolutely possible to scale your event efforts without losing the momentum.