Bio

A very busy business owner and mother of two daughters, Emma's connection with lighting started in 2005, working as UK Marketing Manager for Martin Professional. The UK office were great supporters of the STLD, hosting and visiting STLD events and regularly advertised in Set & Light.

After being made redundant in 2009 when they shut the UK office, Emma set up her own Marketing Consultancy. When the STLD decided to do an LED shootout at PLASA 2011, Emma was asked to help Paul Middleton with the day to day running of the event. The show was a success and the Committee asked Emma if she would join the society as a co-opted member, help the sponsor liaison and become the new Editor of Set & Light.

Twelve years have passed since that show and they still can't get rid of her! Even though her new business doesn't involve any lighting at all (Foot Health of all things!), she still enjoys working on the journal and seeing friends within the industry when she can make events.

Articles

50th Anniversary Celebration Event, Showlight 2025, Showlight, Election

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Celebro Focus, Showlight 2024, General Election

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