Wesley Mendy, publisher of Prestige Events, has been in the events and publishing industry for 20 years. His portfolio includes Benn vs Watson, Benn vs Eubank, 1993’s Michael Watson Trust Fund Day Extravaganza at Arsenal, to launching leading newsstand titles like Womens Health, and What Cellphone (now Total Mobile). His formula? Freedom + Obligation + Hard graft + Reasonableness + Style + Fun   = Respect

Kristiana Kruysmulder is based in London and has been working as a corporate venue finder for the past 6 years. She specialises in researching the hottest new venues and industry trends for both clients and trade magazines.

James Harrup, our art director: The man who sets the style barometer that we all seek to follow. You can also see James other compositions at www.jwh-creative.net

Anette Ohlsson a Sweden-born London-raised people’s journalist creates a world for you to step into with her evocative pen. She specialises in international correspondence and travel and has written for numerous national and international publications.

Banke Ige has worked in the hotel, restaurant and bar industry for over 10 years. And brings a wealth of experience to the magazine, including how to get thrown out of bars... gracefully.