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We Bring Warmth and Genuine Care to Every Project.

Working with us feels natural. We listen closely, collaborate openly, and keep every step clear and straightforward.

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Our Team

Meet the Apex Team

We have a team of dedicated professionals, from Account Managers to CAD and Graphic Designers, Project Managers and Build Technicians. Whilst they are all individuals, they have a few things in common: they are friendly and easy to work with, they are experts in their field and they take pride in the exceptional service they give.

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We approach every project with warmth and genuine interest in your success.

Working with us feels natural. We listen, we collaborate, and we make the process straightforward.

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We approach every project with warmth and genuine interest in your success.

Working with us feels natural. We listen, we collaborate, and we make the process straightforward.

Team

The People Behind The Projects

Every member of the Apex team shares a commitment to excellence and genuine partnership with our clients, we’ll guide you through every stage, ensuring your vision becomes reality on schedule and within budget.

Neil Bryers - Commerical Director

Neil Bryers

Managing Director
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As operations Manager, Neil brings leadership, positivity, stability, guidance and oversees the daily business operations of the team whilst focusing on company growth.

Neil Bryers

Managing Director
Katie Callear - Head of Business Change

Katie Callear

Head of Business Change
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With a background of Marketing, Administration and most recently Project Management, Katie has over 20 years experience under her belt in a variety of sectors including light construction, ceramics, height safety and most recently exhibitions.

Katie Callear

Head of Business Change
Dan Johnson - Head of Business Development

Dan Johnson

Head of Business Development
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With extensive experience as an International Sales Director, in which he travelled, exhibited, presented and offered key-note speeches at various events & exhibitions worldwide; Dan brings a client based viewpoint to his account manager position at Apex.

Dan Johnson

Head of Business Development
Georgina Coles - Head of Creative

Georgina Coles

Head of Creative
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Georgina is a passionate graphic designer with over a decade of experience creating engaging brand stories. She began her career in print design before expanding into digital, she has led creative teams and worked on high-impact projects across multiple industries.

Georgina Coles

Head of Creative
Janice Withers - Administration Manager

Janice Withers

Administration Manager
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Janice has worked for Apex for over 30 years gaining her AAT Accounting qualifications along the way. She keeps our accounts department in order as well as looking after the smooth running of the office making sure the tea, coffee and biscuits never run out!

Janice Withers

Administration Manager
Phil Ridley - Senior Exhibition Designer

Phil Ridley

Senior Exhibition Designer
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Having graduated with a BA (Hons) 3D Design, Phil has 40 years of experience within the industry of exhibition design and build. Accompanied by involvement within the retail display point-of-sale sector, Phil’s work has received a number of international POPAI design awards.

Phil Ridley

Senior Exhibition Designer
Scott Masheder - Operations Manager

Scott Masheder

Operations Manager
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With a background in media, live events and commercial operations, Scott focuses on making sure projects run smoothly and are delivered properly—on time, on budget and without unnecessary issues.

Scott Masheder

Operations Manager
Tim Stock - Project Manager

Tim Stock

Project Manager
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With over 20 years’ experience in the exhibitions industry, Tim’s knowledge and experience is a great asset to the company. His attention to detail and drive has seen him manage build teams across the UK and Europe, delivering hundreds of successful projects over the years.

Tim Stock

Project Manager
Darren Gallagher - Project Manager

Darren Gallagher

Project Manager
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An experienced Account & Project Manager within Exhibitions – an industry which is full of creative and exciting opportunities to showcase a business, launch new products or services.

Darren Gallagher

Project Manager
Laura Da Meda - Project Manager

Laura Da Meda

Project Manager
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Laura has a background in modern languages and has over 10 years experience in the exhibition industry with six of those working on a variety of international and UK exhibitions for a large exhibition Organiser based in Holland.

Laura Da Meda

Project Manager
Mike Gray - Project Operations Coordinator

Mike Gray

Project Operations Coordinator
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With 7 years experience in the Exhibitions and events industry, Mike has worked across all areas of delivering exhibition stands from design, planning and logistics to building and dismantling.

Mike Gray

Project Operations Coordinator
Drew Guinnane - Project Coordinator

Drew Guinnane

Project Coordinator
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With four years of experience in recruitment and four years in sales, Drew brings a strong background in communication, client relationships delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Drew Guinnane

Project Coordinator
Vitalii Pyvovar - Exhibition Designer

Vitalii Pyvovar

Exhibition Designer
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With a Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Vitalii brings over 10 years of experience in exhibition stand design, complemented by extensive expertise as a 3D generalist in the game development industry. His work spans international projects, where he skilfully balances creative vision with technical execution, delivering impactful designs that meet global standards.

Vitalii Pyvovar

Exhibition Designer
Jessica McNaughton - Graphic Designer

Jessica McNaughton

Graphic Designer
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Jess has worked in print and design for over 10 years with a background in ceramics, screen print, management and exhibitions, having graduated with a BA(Hons) in Character Creation & Technical effects in 2012.

Jessica McNaughton

Graphic Designer
Barry Longden - Lead Installer

Barry Longden

Lead Installer
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Barry’s journey through Apex over his 10 year service has seen him steadily advancing through the ranks starting as Exhibition Technician and now progressing to Operations Manager.

Barry Longden

Lead Installer
Daniel Mason-Jones - Exhibitions Technician

Daniel Mason-Jones

Exhibitions Technician
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New to the exhibition industry but bringing a strong foundation in problem-solving, precision, and attention to detail, Daniel is eager to apply a mathematical and visual approach to building high-quality exhibition stands.

Daniel Mason-Jones

Exhibitions Technician
Alex Forster - Warehouse Technican

Alex Forster

Warehouse Technican
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Alex started out with us as an apprentice whilst studying Business Administration at Macclesfield college achieving a level 3 with distinction. His knowledge now extends to a good understanding of all build types within the exhibitions industry supporting the build team.

Alex Forster

Warehouse Technican
James Wells - Exhibition Installer

James Wells

Exhibition Installer
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James joined Apex with a background in project management, customer-facing roles and hands-on property improvement work. Combining practical installation skills with strong organisational ability, he enjoys solving problems, working as part of a team and helping deliver creative and appealing exhibition stands to a high standard.

James Wells

Exhibition Installer
Ella McEwan - Artworker

Ella McEwan

Artworker
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Ella graduated last year in Graphic Design from Manchester School of Art and we’re so excited to have her on board. She’s always seen design as a powerful tool for storytelling, and loves exploring different creative styles and approaches. With a keen desire to seek out new opportunities, learning, growing and developing her craft as she navigates through the start of her career here at Apex.

Ella McEwan

Artworker
Gareth Hughes

Gareth Hughes

Project Management Lead
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Gareth Hughes

Project Management Lead

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