With over 15 years experience in crowd management and event security, Mike started as a matchday steward at his local Football League side Cardiff City, and has since gone on to work at major national and international events such as Le Tour de France, UEFA Champions League Final, London Olympics 2012, Formula 1, Glastonbury Festival and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Focused on both planning and delivery, Mike brings practical solutions to crowd safety planning and delivery, including in operational roles and control room settings.

Mike is one of the few to hold a Masters degree in Crowd Safety & Risk Analysis from Manchester Metropolitan University, a qualification recognised by crowd safety professionals worldwide.

MIKE KNOWLES

James began his events career in the sports and production sector while gaining a degree in event management. He has qualifications in L5 Crowd Safety and Risk Analysis, in addition to his Safety and Spectator Safety qualifications.

James’s wide and varied experience includes crowd management planning & delivery, event security & safety consultancy, and co-ordinated operational delivery. Greenfield sites, mass participation, and one-off large-scale events are James’s particular areas of expertise.

Fulfilling numerous senior roles on large-scale events in the UK and abroad, over the last 10 years James has worked on Operation London Bridge, the UEFA Champions League Festival, London Marathon, music concerts, and major UK festivals (Leeds, Latitude, Bestivals, Isle of Wight, Wireless).

JAMES SWEENEY