A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
Growth brings opportunity, especially for our people.
In the US, Mary has secured our Boston HQ and hired a brilliant second in command. Acquisitions are heating up, and we’re just getting started.
Closer to home, we’re nearly there on a game-changing deal that launches us into the finance world. A bold new frontier for Nineteen.
In the East, the Hong Kong team is nailing the Melbourne launch, while Singapore gears up for our first Safety & Security Asia, co-located with PIFA.

Behind all these wins is something deeper...
Big energy. Big potential.
And even when things get tough, I am proud of our team's agility to pivot and adapt, showing outstanding resilience.
At Nineteen, we back bold ideas. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t, but we always learn, grow, and move forward.
That’s our culture. That’s Nineteen.
Peter Jones
Chief Executive Officer
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Fun in the sun at the Summer Party!
Donning our finest summer attire, the Wimbledon team headed to the fabulous Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London, to enjoy the annual summer party!
Despite the endless showers during the week of the party, we were lucky to see a parting of the clouds and had just enough sunshine to enjoy the outdoor area for some games and bubbles!
It was a wonderful opportunity to get together with our fellow Nineteeners, celebrate our wins from 2025 so far, and let our hair down!
Special thanks to Ruth and GG for organising a stellar event!
🥐 Saying HELLO to our Nineteen Newbies! 🥐
On 1st July, we welcomed our newest Nineteeners at the Newbies Breakfast! Sitting down with Alison, Jon, Peter, and Ruth, our newest joiners got to learn about EVERYTHING Nineteen - including a crash course in our history, discovering what KADIs are and why they are the words on every Nineteener's lips, and much more!
The Newbies Breakfast was a fantastic opportunity to ask any burning questions they may have over some coffee and croissants!
Welcome aboard, newbies! We can't wait to see what you bring to the team!
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The venue was absolutely packed with 800+ exhibitor stands, showcasing the coolest innovations, while 100 CPD-accredited sessions ignited fresh ideas and sparked game-changing conversations across 11 live theatres.
The InstallerSHOW 2025 was buzzing with infectious energy and didn't just meet expectations – it completely blew them out of the park! 🤯🤯
We also want to wish a big CONGRATS to Head of Content, Joe Sharpe, who was the recipient of the highly coveted InstallerMERIT award for his hard work and dedication to the InstallerSHOW over the past 10 years!
Well done, Joe!
The InstallerSHOW wouldn't be where it is today without you! 🏆💪
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Our team created an immersive experience using cutting-edge lighting, projection mapping, and sound engineering that truly captivated our guests.
The excitement in the room was palpable as the team gave a taste of what to expect at PIFE in Birmingham next year!
The graffiti wall was the perfect addition to the event and had us all trying to channel our inner Banksy!
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The Manufacturer Launches North American Digital Briefing Platform!
The Manufacturing Team has been hard at work and launched their very first North American Digital Briefing Platform! 🤖📰
Sent out (rather fittingly) on 4th July, the platform features the top 5 North America-related manufacturing stories from throughout the week. To date, the platform has received tremendous success, with an amazing 28% open rate and 9% click-through rate! 🚀✨
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Also, don't forget to check out James Devonshire's daily manufacturing news digest on LinkedIn! ☕📺
Every morning, James serves up the hottest manufacturing stories faster than you can say "matcha latte!" Think of it as your caffeinated one-stop shop for everything manufacturing!
Check out James' LinkedIn page every day at 8 am UK time and tune in over your morning Corn Flakes! 🥣😎
Ops Team spreading their wings at the Ops Nest Foundation Course 🦅🌟
The Ops team had a brilliant time at the Ops Nest Foundation course. It was a great chance to meet others in the industry, pick up new skills, and see what really goes into putting a show together. From forklift driving to rigging, the hands-on sessions gave the team a whole new appreciation for the incredible work done by our contractors, especially when handling sudden last-minute requests!
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The course created a welcoming, supportive space where no question felt too small. The team came away with fresh perspectives, useful knowledge, and even more respect for the teams that bring our events to life.
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The theme for the event was 'Elevate, Accelerate: Together We Rise', and honestly? They delivered on that promise, with some amazing speakers exploring everything from inclusive leadership to tackling the industry's biggest challenges! 💪💪
One HUGE highlight from the summit was the keynote from award-winning writer and comedian, Deborah Frances-White, who lit up the stage with her powerful reminder to have more confidence and trust ourselves more.
This session was then followed by a panel discussion featuring our very own Peter Jones, alongside Lou Kiwanuka and Ruth Mortimer. Together, they discussed how to go about building inclusive cultures where every single voice is heard and teammates feel valued.
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Ruth DAZZLES at the The PA Show Summer Summit!
Ruth stepped on stage at this year's PA Summer Show and dazzled the audience with her insight and knowledge about the massive role that executive support professionals have in building workplace culture. ✌️
Drawing from her experience as Nineteen's Head of Culture, Ruth shared her best tips and tricks for fostering inclusion, boosting engagement, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Ruth SMASHED it and took to the stage like a duck to water! 🦆🌊
And what did the team get up to, we hear you ask... 🤔
- Unveiled the shiny new features to look forward to at ESS and ETS 2025 ✨
- Presented an essential Dos and Don'ts exhibitors masterclass 📚
- Revealed pre-show tips and tricks to make marketing magic happen 🎩🪄
- Gave a logistics and operations 101 ahead of the big day 📋
- And much more 🎉
It's (nearly) showtime, and we cannot wait for what's to come at ESS and ETS this year!


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All Aboard! The RTS River Adventure 🚣♂️
The Retail Technology Show team headed to Hackney Wick for an unforgettable away day!
Making the most of glorious sunshine, the team challenged themselves on canoes and set sail along the River Lee! With their lifejackets secured and oars in hand, the group had a shaky start with some interesting rowing techniques...
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After some white-knuckle moments when we genuinely wondered if we would end up in the drink, the crew found their rhythm, and it was smooth sailing from there. Hackney proved to be the perfect backdrop for team bonding, with plenty of laughter.
With the vast majority of the team making it back to shore high and dry (we won't name names of who got drenched!), the team celebrated their aquatic achievements over a well-earned lunch, swapping stories and reliving the morning's most memorable moments.
A huge thanks to Michelle Thomas for organising such a fantastic day of team building, complete with just the right balance of adventure and sheer panic on the water!
🎪 Team Henstock Festival Fun!
Fresh off our Smart Manufacturing Week triumph, Team Manufacturer hit the Henstock Festival to celebrate in style! 🎉
Set in Warminster under the stunning British sunshine, Henstock kicked off with a potluck lunch which revealed the hidden culinary prowess of our Nineteeners! From championship pies to desserts worthy of a Hollywood Handshake, the culinary competition was FIERCE! 🥧😋
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Lunch devoured, sunscreen reapplied, and game faces on, it was time for the real fun to start with some group competitions! Putting our hand-eye coordination to the test, the team headed into battle with archery, bowling, and... an INTENSE match of rock, paper, scissors!
Special shoutout to Stuart Biddle for keeping the chaos under control...
All in all, a great weekend of fun, team building, and laughter with Nineteeners in the sunshine!
This inspiring event brought together visionaries reshaping the workplace within the facilities management industry, honouring those who have continued to raise the bar, by presenting them with the highly coveted Workplace Leaders Top 50 award! 🏢👷♀️
Also, a huge shoutout to the team on the ground who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event happen! From Content, Marketing, Ops, to Sales, you guys deserve an award of your own! 🏆
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HOWZAT! Team Nineteen Takes on Sticky Wicket! 🏏
17th July was no regular day at the office for some of our Nineteeners...
Swapping sales strategy for cricketing tactics, Captain Jemima Edwards assembled her dream team of legends from Nineteen, including Lee Allen, Charlie Bangham, Phil Eaglestone, Callum Flynn, Carlie Headmann, Georgie Hullard, Felix Johns, Ollie Kaye, Maxwell Kelly, and Robert Longhurst.
Our magnificent eleven bowled, batted, and battled their way through the preliminary rounds.
Did we win the winner's trophy? No.
But did we show amazing team spirit and have plenty of laughs? Absolutely!
EY Students
The EY Foundation’s Secure Futures Programme is designed to support young people by opening up STEM career pathways within the security sector.
Organised by Rachael Shattock and Matthew Barlow, we were thrilled to welcome four bright young talents to the Nineteen Wimbledon Office from 22nd to 24th July.
Over the course of three days, the students immersed themselves in a fast-paced crash course across Nineteen, working alongside teams in Content, Finance, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations, and Sales.
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To wrap up their placement, our youngest Nineteeners stepped into the boardroom to deliver a standout presentation to Alison, Ruth, and their Nineteen mentors, sharing what they’d learned about our shows, our business, and the unique culture that sits at the heart of Nineteen.
Presented with confidence, clarity, and real enthusiasm, their reflections left us truly inspired. A standout moment? Their thoughtful breakdown of how they personally experienced each of our KADI values during their time with us.
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🚍 Beep, beep! 🚍
All aboard for the UK's NEWEST passenger transport event!
Say hello to the launch of the highly anticipated Bus & Coach Expo!
Co-located with the Commercial Vehicle Show, the Bus & Coach Expo will bring together the who's who of the passenger transport industry for three incredible days of mind-blowing innovations 🧠⚡, cutting-edge tech reveals 🔬, and sneak peeks into tomorrow's transport world! 👀
Expect live vehicle displays, product debuts, and hands-on workshops!
🚛✨Commercial Vehicle Show gets a MAJOR makeover
The Commercial Vehicle Show has unveiled a bold new identity and strategic direction. Introducing the new show theme: "Fuelling Change – The Route to Net Zero" 🌱⚡
This isn't just a rebrand – it's Nineteen shining a light on current topics that matter, including: going green 🌿, going digital 💻, and driving sustainable growth like never before! 🚛
Coming to Birmingham's NEC from 21st to 23rd April 2026, the CV Show will bring together leading representatives from across the sector to accelerate progress in the freight and transport industry. 🚀
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NINETEEN XCHANGE SPEAKERS WANTED!
Do you know someone who has an incredible story to tell? Someone who can inspire our Nineteeners to challenge themselves? If so, we're on the hunt for AMAZING humans to speak at one of our upcoming NineteenXchanges!
Got the perfect person in mind?
Simply send Ruth Creely a message with a little bit of information about your proposed speaker and why you think they would WOW our Nineteeners!
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Lunch & Learn with Oliver Kinross
Selena and Carlie from Oliver Kinross hosted a Breakfast & Learn session at the Wimbledon Office to share their best exhibition production and speaker procurement strategies with the wider team! 🥐☕📝
With over 50 Nineteeners joining the session, this Breakfast & Learn officially broke our attendance records! 🏆🫶
Sharing their best-kept secrets, tips, and tricks, the team discovered how to best utilise speakers to help extend marketing efforts across wider audiences, with the most captivating social content!
Massive thanks to Selena and Carlie for sharing all their brilliant insights! You two absolutely smashed it. 🚀💫
And they're off...🏇💨 (to the summer party☀️😎)
Paul Cooper did a fantastic job organising the Oliver Kinross summer party at Windsor Horse Races, and honestly, what a day!
The whole team looked absolutely amazing, but Gigi and Felix totally stole the show and won best dressed.
Their prize? A bottle of bubbles each! (No...not the type you were thinking of!) 🫧😂
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Reaching for the skies across socials! 🌇💪
Meanwhile, as the team was off at the Races, Halley McKnight headed off on her own photo mission in Chicago!
Always a favourite on socials, Halley had the MAMMOTH task of capturing all the amazing construction work and skyline shots to give our Chicago Build posts that extra wow factor! 🏗️👷♀️
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Introducing Justin Childs
We are pleased to welcome Justin Childs as the new COO for the Americas Office. With a rich background in Marketing, Justin has worked with Diversified, Informa, Clarion, the Specialty Food Association, and most recently, at Arc, where he was CMO.
It is great to have you aboard, Justin, and happy to see our Americas team begin to grow!
BIG things to come!
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Mark your calendars! 📅✏️
On 1st August, Mary and Justin will plant our flag in Boston as they officially open Nineteen's new Americas office!
Fuelled by ambition, determination, and copious amounts of coffee, this powerhouse team is ready to show the US market exactly what we're made of.
Good luck, team! You guys are going to smash it!
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Cross-Office Adventures: Michael's Singaporean Escapade!
Visiting from the Oliver Kinross Hong Kong Office, Michael Wong jetted off to Singapore for a week's visit!
Rolling out the red carpet (or was it just a red coloured yoga mat...?), Michael was given the traditional welcome to the Singapore office by participating in a 9 am yoga session on Monday morning!
Throughout the week, Michael sat down with the team to exchange ideas, dive into best practices, and tackle shared challenges. 🧠✨
The visit was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen relationships between our Hong Kong and Singapore offices, and left both teams feeling inspired and energised! 💪💪
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Hong Kong Team Smash Sales Targets!
The Hong Kong Team is on FIRE! 🔥
After smashing their sales target earlier this month, the squad treated themselves to a well-deserved Greek feast - because sales victories taste even better with a side of tzatziki!🫶🫶
But the wins keep coming. Thanks to hitting an earlier sales incentive, the team is now gearing up for an exciting adventure to Shenzhen!
Keep your eyes peeled for those pictures! 👀
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🏆LINKEDIN CHAMPION ALERT!🏆
Ariel challenged the marketing team to gain 200+ LinkedIn followers, and the competition that followed was fierce! Everyone from the marketing team locked in, but coming out victorious was...
🥇 NIREL!
Through social media insight and serious hustle, Nirel crushed the challenge by connecting with industry pros and boosting event visibility. Her prize? One gorgeous bottle of red wine! 🍷
Well done, Nirel! You are officially the current reigning LEGEND of LinkedIn! 👑
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Birthday Surprise in Singapore! 🎂 🤫
After the week's visit from Michael Wong, the fun didn't stop for the Singapore Team, who then welcomed Tristan Norman from the Wimbledon Office! True to form, Tristan, like any visitor to the Singapore Office, was treated to a welcome yoga session to break the ice and get to know his fellow Nineteeners! 🧘✨
After a whirlwind of meetings and brainstorming sessions for the VERY exciting events and activity coming up in the region, the Singapore Team took Tristan out for a SURPRISE birthday dinner! As you can tell by the look on Tristan's face, he is LOVING all the birthday attention! 😂😂
Singapore Spotlight: Celebrating Yun Wen! 🎉
Yun Wen brings a calm, grounded energy that balances the team’s fast-paced personalities. Her quiet confidence, thoughtful insights, and positive presence shine through in both her work and wellness sessions.
A certified yoga instructor and true “wellness queen,” she keeps the team centered, relaxed, and even a little more flexible!
Known for her matcha lattes, dragonfruit habit, and great sense of humor, she’s a quick learner, a supportive teammate, and an inspiring mix of focus and fun!
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A Champagne supernova moment for Elias! 🐝
Huge congratulations to Elias Nathan, who snatched the first prize in the internal sales competition, bagging himself two complimentary tickets to the highly coveted Oasis concert in Manchester!
Elias smashed the competition, bringing in 76% of his monthly target in just TWO DAYS! Well in, our kid!
Safe to say this is definitely maybe one of Elias' finest moments at Nineteen!
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'I hope my tall plant holds until Guinness arrives'
Nathan Garnett from Lyrical is on the way to smashing some Guinness World Records with his artichoke!
Fast becoming the talk of the town and even making a splash across BBC News headlines, Nathan's prized vegetable has gathered a lot of attention! Standing at a whopping 3.22 metres tall, Nathan now patiently waits for official verification that he has grown the world's largest artichoke!
Who knew our Nineteeners were so greenfingered?! 🪴🧑🌾
⭐ Wedding bells are ringing! Join us in sending a huge congratulations to Phoebe Watson who has recently got engaged! 👰♀️💒
We want to hear from you! 📢✨
Got some absolutely AMAZING news that you want to share? We want to celebrate with you!
- Recently tied the knot? Show us those sparkly rings! 💍✨
- Tiny human arrived? Send us those adorable baby pics! 👶💕
- New furry family member? We want to see them! 🐕❤️
Send your announcement and a picture to nlavin@nineteengroup.com to be featured in next month’s newsletter!
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Marketing Executive x1 - Commercial Vehicle Show and Bus & Coach Expo
Please get in touch with Maggie Law, Marketing Director, for more information.
Sales Executive x1 - Commercial Vehicle Show
Senior Sales Representatives x1 - Commercial Vehicle Show
Senior Sales Representative x1 - Elemental London
Senior Sales Representative x1 - InstallerBUILD
Please contact Mike Costain, Managing Director for Lyrical Communications, for more information
Events Coordinator x1 - Big SASIG Conference, Maternity Cover (9-12 months FTC)
Please contact Claire Pearson for more information
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Sports Day
Go for gold at Sports Day!
Dust off your running shoes and join the team at our upcoming sports day! Expect an afternoon of sports day classics, games, and much more!
Date: Friday 1st August
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Business Campaign Manager
Sam brings real value to The Manufacturer squad. Day in and day out, Sam shows immense determination, drive, and is always striving for the best for both himself and those around him. He's proactive, reliable, and has quickly become a key player in Team Manufacturer!
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Sales Administrator
Since joining Nineteen, Jenna has gone from strength to strength, quickly becoming a massive asset to the Sales Team. From being the driving force behind system switches, offering training support, to taking the reins on the rebook campaign for the InstallerSHOW, Jenna does it all!
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Content & Community Manager
Mark showed exceptional agility in launching our brand new digital series, which received a phenomenal response from the sector. His dedication and strategic approach were the secret sauce to the project’s success. Every day, Mark brings his humorous energy to the table, making him the ultimate mood-maker at Nineteen!
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Sales Director
Simply put, David is the GOAT! When the pressure was on for the InstallerSHOW, David handled everything like a total pro without breaking a sweat. He's never too busy to help a teammate, and honestly, we love to see it! The true MVP of the InstallerSHOW!
SUBMIT YOUR KADI NOMINATIONS
Has someone at Nineteen gone out of their way to embody our four core values?
KIND
AGILE
DRIVEN
INCLUSIVE
Nominate them for a KADI Award for their chance to win a £100 voucher of their choice!
Please send all nominations by 3 pm on Tuesday 19th August.