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A Message from Leadership
The past year has flown by. Three international launches. Our Boston HQ opening. Eight brilliant acquisitions. And 25% organic growth.
None of it happens without our people.
Thank you to every Nineteener!
As we kick off 2026, Ruth and Nick’s whistle-stop Asia tour has been a real highlight.
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Big News Alert! 📣
As we rocket into our next chapter, we're thrilled to announce that Alison Jackson is stepping up as CEO, while Peter Jones is focusing his talents on all things comms and culture as Group CEO.
But wait, there's more! We've assembled an Executive Board dream team to turbocharge our global momentum:
- Tristan Norman and Mike Costain are now our Group Managing Directors (well-deserved high-fives all around!)
- They're joined by the fantastic Mary Larkin (US President), David Holden (Group COO), and Carly Lees (Group Financial Director)
Here's to the next exciting phase of the Nineteen adventure! 🎉
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First up: Nineteen has been doing a spot of retail therapy and added The Lead to our retail line-up!
Since its founding, The Lead has experienced consistent growth, with its flagship, The Lead Summit, becoming a retail STAPLE gathering in New York City for more than 3,000 senior executives, director-level and above!
Mark your calendars: The Lead Summit is heading back to the Big Apple on 20-21 May! Want the full scoop? Check out the full story here!
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SubSummit is the leading conference for technology-enabled subscription commerce in retail and consumer markets. Think 1,600+ senior leaders gathering for operator-led programming, practical insights, and the kind of peer-driven exchange that actually moves the needle.
With Nineteen's backing, we're taking SubSummit to the next level while keeping all that special SubSummit secret sauce!
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ReliabilityWeb is where the reliability engineering and maintenance excellence crowd comes together. They're famous for hosting heavyweight industry events like the International Maintenance Conference, The RELIABILITY Conference, and MaximoWorld. Plus, they help professionals sharpen their skills through top-notch certifications, including Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) and Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM).
Click here to find out more!
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The crew is already hard at work behind the scenes, mapping out the blueprint for PlantWorx 2027 and gearing up to take this event to the next level!
So what's in store for PlantWorx 2027?
✔️ Dedicated live demonstration zones
✔️ Expansive outdoor exhibition space
✔️ Flexible, top-tier indoor exhibition halls
Our mission? Creating a show that delivers the goods for both exhibitors and visitors.
Stay tuned. We're building something absolutely MASSIVE for 2027! 🏗️✨
RTS Heads State Side for a NYC Soirée
After a last-minute venue switch (seriously, ask Matt Bradley about those free hot dogs…), Team RTS pulled off our very first Sunday Soirée in NYC fresh off day one of NRF!
And how did it go? An absolute SMASH HIT! 🎉
The team came, schmoozed, and conquered: 250 companies met, $100k in proposals sent, 60 contacts entertained, and boom! $10k Vusion deal sealed between appetizers.
NRF energy = unmatched.
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And this year was no different!
Across three jam-packed show days, the team connected with existing clients and partners while chatting with dozens of fresh prospects. These conversations strengthened our partnerships, showcased our growing show portfolio, and opened up exciting new business opportunities across the board.
Sure, the team came back to the rain, but it certainly didn't dampen their spirits! ☔✨
Results are already being seen!
Our team at Intersec delivered, and delivered BIG!
Team S&S is on fire with a massive £266K pipeline, already close winning £35K in NEW business and beautifully balancing leads across the UK, Asia, and Australia!
Meanwhile, the amazing folks over at ESS brought in an incredible £42K in pipeline value, while ISE secured £27.5K in NEW business, plus £31K additional pipeline!
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Speaking of Team S&S, a special round of congratulations is in order!
Nineteen is pleased to announce that Peter Poole and David Bishop have been promoted to Group Event Directors!
PP & Bish (as they're more affectionately known around Nineteen HQ) have been absolute powerhouses behind the NEC series since 2018, each bringing their own unique flair to the table.
Put simply? These events wouldn't be where they are today without this dynamic duo!
These well-deserved promotions are a tip of the hat to their relentless drive, consistent excellence, and top-notch product leadership.
A massive congrats to you both!
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T-Minus Two Months to New York Build! 🗽
We're just 8 weeks away from showtime, and the momentum is REAL! This week, Team Oliver Kinross smashed through some serious milestones:
✅ 250 speakers locked in
✅ 840+ Ambassadors rallying the troops
✅ 10,000+ registrations and counting!
The buzz is building, and the team is ready to take on the Big Apple!
Run, Felix, Run! 🏃♂️💨
Mark your calendars! On 17 May, Felix will be rocking his running shoes and Lycra to tackle the Hackney Half Marathon!
But as well as running for MAJOR bragging rights, Felix is running to raise money for The Cycle, an incredible not-for-profit that empowers women and girls to lead change in their communities.
Their mission? Building a climate-resilient India where everyone has access to clean water, with women at the forefront of creating solutions for water, sanitation, and menstrual health.
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Felix is so close to his fundraising target, he can almost taste it!
If you want to get behind him and support this fantastic cause, just scan the QR code and help Felix smash his target!
Whether it's £5 or £50, every donation counts and gets him one step closer to smashing his goal while supporting the incredible work happening at The Cycle!
Every little helps!
So dig deep, show some love, and let's help Felix cross that finish line!
Special shoutout to Nathan Stuart and Halley! 🥳📣
Two years already?! Time flies when you're crushing it! 🎉
This month marks a major milestone for Nathan and Halley – they're celebrating two whole years with Oliver Kinross London!
Both have been absolute stars since day one, making a massive impact on the team, and OKL is lucky to have them!
Here's to many more years of SMASHING IT! 🥳✨
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Smart Manufacturing Week U.S.: Turning Vision into Action
Work is well underway on the launch of Smart Manufacturing Week in the U.S. (eyes are on Detroit in April 2027!), with early-stage commercial activity beginning to take shape. A charter campaign is now launching to customers who already participate in Smart Manufacturing Week in the UK, giving them an exclusive opportunity to be part of the U.S. debut ahead of broader launch announcements.
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Hong Kong XMAS Visit!
Before the Christmas break, a few members of the Hong Kong team had an incredible time visiting our UK office in Wimbledon.
It was a fantastic opportunity to meet so many familiar faces in person. If anything, they wished they could’ve stayed an extra week! The teams worked closely together, sharing experiences and knowledge across offices.
What stood out most was how similar the culture in Hong Kong is to Wimbledon, with the same openness and energy, even though the HK office has evolved in its own unique, organic way.
Ruth and Nick have really sparked meaningful conversations about how we can strengthen the Nineteen culture here in Hong Kong and build closer connections with the Wimbledon office.
They’ve brought fresh perspectives and encouraged open dialogue, helping us reflect on how we work and think as a team.
It’s been fantastic having them here. Their visit has been invaluable in making the Hong Kong team feel even more connected to the wider Nineteen community.
Though the two days with Ruth and Nick were over in a flash, we have plenty of action points and ideas to keep us busy until their next visit!
Moreover, Meera, co-founder of Grow This Event, visited our Hong Kong office to introduce Ezna, an app developed by her team. She explained how the platform functions as a digital “concierge,” helping large events efficiently direct attendees to exhibitors and key areas. The team found her
presentation extremely insightful and gained valuable takeaways from the discussion. We look forward to integrating Ezna into future Nineteen events!
New role, who dis? 😎
Team Hong Kong is kicking off 2026 the right way with some team updates!
Yuki is making the leap to Marketing as Senior Marketing Executive!
Charmaine is circling back to Sales as International Business Development Manager!
And Raphael is taking on a brand-new combined role as Sales Operations Executive, bridging Data and Sales like a pro!
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Spending their KADI winnings the right way!
Fresh off their December KADI win, Team Singapore had one question: how to celebrate?
The answer? Hot pot. Obviously!
Because what tastes better than success? HOT POT, of course!
They even brought along Pranav and Megan Yen, former interns who've clearly earned permanent hot pot privileges.
It was a great occasion to reflect on all the successes and team wins from 2025 and look towards the future as another year of shows fast approaches!
Veronica and Val head to Dubai for Intersec!
Val and Veronica just got back from Intersec Dubai, and wow, what a show!
Val's second appearance and Veronica's debut left the dynamic duo equally blown away by the sheer scale and incredibly diverse crowd. The energy at the event was electric!
But the real highlight? Quality bonding time with the UK sales team (plus Cindy!).
Productive? Check. Energising? Absolutely. Memorable? Without a doubt!
Its a Small (Security) World After All! 🌏🩵
Ping and Val hit up the monthly Women in Security networking session hosted by BluOcean Security, and it delivered! 🙌
This month's highlight? Two former female police officers transitioning into commercial security. Inspiring stuff!
Funnily enough, one of them turned out to be Val's secondary schoolmate! Small world, BIG connections! 😂
Same time next month? Absolutely. 🤝
Lion Dances, Lohei, and PIFA!
Team PIFA kicked off the new year with Singapore's Pro AVL community, and what a way to start!
Lion dances? Check. Incredible food? Absolutely. Beautiful venue and even better company? You know it.
Beyond the festivities, it was the perfect chance to share PIFA updates and reconnect with familiar faces! Some of which will be Barcelona-bound with Megan for ISE in February.
Here's to AVLIAS, great connections, and building even more memories together! 🦁✨
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TPA Launches The Payments Manifesto 2026!
At Westminster, The Payments Association officially launched The Payments Manifesto 2026: Making Britain a Payments Powerhouse, developed by their eight Policy Working Groups. Members came together to celebrate the culmination of months of collaboration, joined by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Lucy Rigby KC MP.
Rowing 3,000 Miles for a Cause: Sam Takes on the Atlantic
Meanwhile, our very own Sam Gibbons and his team took on and won the World’s Toughest Row. This 3,000-mile race from the Canary Islands to Antigua is one of the most demanding endurance events on the planet. Competing in aid of Cure Parkinson’s and the MSA Trust, their achievement was nothing short of extraordinary.
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The Knighteeners Chess Cry "Checkmate"! ♟️
The Knighteen Chess Club is open to everyone – whether you're a total newbie or a budding grandmaster!
Join us every Friday at 5 pm for friendly matches and guided learning sessions, or swing by on Wednesday lunchtimes to play at your own pace and level up your skills.
We've got an interactive chess board that breaks down the best moves and strategies, so you can sharpen your game while flexing those strategy and decision-making muscles.
All skill levels welcome – just bring your A-game!
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Glow Up for a Good Cause! 💡🌈
Shannon Baker is throwing a charity disco night! 🪩✨ Read on for a lovely message from Shannon giving more details about the evening!
"For the past five years, my mum and I have proudly run our annual charity disco in memory of my grandma, raising vital funds for Trinity Hospice. This year's Neon Night promises great music, cheap drinks, glowing outfits, and a great time. You can support us by buying a ticket and joining us, or making a donation (cash or bank transfer). Every contribution helps provide compassionate care for local families. Come dance, give generously, and help us keep this special tradition shining."
Join us on Saturday 28th March, 7-11 pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Tooting (SW17 7RH) 📍
Tickets are £8 for adults and £6 for children 🎟️
Find Shannon Baker on the Ground Floor with the Sales Admin Team to donate or get your tickets! 🩵
Installer is getting ready to Race 4 Change 🏃♂️💨
Team installer is entering two teams into Race 4 Change, an incredible charity challenge inspired by Race Across The World, which will have the finishing line of InstallerSHOW 2026.
Our first team – The Navigate-hers – is made up of three tradeswomen from the installer audience and our second team – NineTEAM – is Felix, Theo and Siobhan. We're rooting for both and confident of a first and second place double whammy!
They, along with 18 other teams, will be taken to a secret European location and will have three days to race to the NEC with no phones and limited budget, relying on their teamwork, ingenuity and charm to get them to their destination. Both teams have fundraising targets and we'll share the links for these as soon as they are live and we hope you'll give generously.
Want to donate? Click here for more info!
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Referrals get Rewards! ✨
At Nineteen, we offer a referral incentive scheme so that we can build the most talented team of superstars! ⭐
Do you know someone who would make the PERFECT Nineteener? Refer them and be eligible to receive a payment of £2,000 with our incentive scheme!
Refer to our employee handbook for the full T&Cs! 👀
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PA@Westminster
12th January 2026
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InstallerSHOW NYC
18th-19th March 2026
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InstallerSHOW NYC
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Pay360
25th-26th March 2026
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Merchant Transact
25th-26th March 2026
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Bus & Coach Show
21st-23rd April 2026
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Commercial Vehicle Show
21st-23rd April 2026
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Retail Technology Show
22nd-23rd April 2026
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The Fire Safety Event
28th-30th April 2026
The NEC, Birmingham -
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The Health & Safety Event
28th-30th April 2026
The NEC, Birmingham -
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National Cyber Security Show
28th-30th April 2026
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The Security Event
28th-30th April 2026
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Pro Integration Future Europe
28th-30th April 2026
The NEC, Birmingham -
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The Workplace Event
28th-30th April 2026
The NEC, Birmingham -
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Sydney Build Expo
29th-30th April 2026
ICC Sydney, Australia
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