About

We use our skill, experience and tenacity to succeed, to look at challenges from different perspectives, to create solutions that add value to our client’s businesses, working with them to ensure that their goals are achieved. Red Blaze offer a range of solutions aimed at solving real and practical challenges in areas of Performance Improvement, Incentives, Motivation and Communication.
We are able to provide end to end solutions that deliver peace of mind, starting with initial concepts through solution development to planning and implementation. Our business to business solutions are individually tailored to address the specific requirements of the client brief.

Our Team
(And we won't duck the challenge either).

Stephen Pope
Background before agency life and since joining
A long time ago in a Galaxy far far away… I worked for Mars (confectioner) so FMCG sales till then and a “full on” agency man since
Bucket List Must Do
Cycle across North America (in the summer of course) or John O’Groats to Lands End ( as I have cycled it South to North but want to see if it’s easier down hill) 🙂
Love/Hates
LOVES – CrossFit ,- I love the team spirit and community and still achieving personal bests But most of all spending time with my Grandkids - all 6 of them - if I’d known they were going to be this much fun I would have had them first 😅 – There’s always something to do 🙂
HATES – Indecisiveness and prevarication (I think – leave that one with me for a while) 🙂
Favourite Destination to date
Kapama Game Reserve in South Africa - I’ve been lucky enough to experience several safari locations but never have I seen so much , so close in such a short space of time - I’m definitely going back !! Sydney Bondi Beach and Australia in general - it’s a long way but worth the travel with an outlook and lifestyle like no other

Leanne Wilson
Background before agency life and since joining
A totally different career from where I am now. I worked in London for 10 years in the Retail industry. First as a Buyers Assistant at Debenhams Head Office, then after a stint of travelling to Canada and Australia, I worked at the National Gallery as a Merchandise & Procurement Buyer. The usual story… got married, had kids and then up sticks and moved from Kent to Gloucestershire where I began an alternative career within the Event Industry (which I love)! Now, with over 15 years of experience in this amazing industry I have met amazing people, travelled to fantastic destinations and all in all, had a fabulous time!
Bucket List Must Do
To take my family to some of the fantastic places which I have visited through work – and do it in the 5star luxury that I’ve got used to!
Love/Hates
LOVES – my family & friends, my four-legged friends and trying out new flavoured gins!
HATES – Cooking (good job I have a husband that loves it!). Arrogance.
Favourite Destination to date
I have been to many beautiful places and seen iconic views – but for me, you can’t beat the coastline of Cornwall on a crisp sunny morning with my family and dogs

Cat Preston
Background before agency life and since joining
My work life has been VERY varied, from Retail to Mortgages to the NHS to Timber Yards and more! I joined RedBlaze from most recently having worked for over 6 years in the Sports Travel Events industry. I have an in-depth knowledge and experience of both travel and sporting events which I am now expanding on in the corporate events sector. My passion for Events has brought me to this role as Project Manager at RedBlaze, which is ever changing and challenging (in the best way).
Bucket List Must Do
The list is honestly never ending; New Zealand, South America, more of Europe, Canada, the whole of Asia… but I would love to travel more in America to take in the variety of differing cultures around the country. As well as (should I even mention this?!) going to Walt Disney World, which has been on my wish-list as long as I can remember!!
Love/Hates
LOVES – Travel, Aerial Hoop, Yoga, Theme Parks, Paddleboarding, Thoughtful People, Mountain Biking, Eating Out, Sunshine, Hiking, The Seaside…Gin.
HATES – Rain!!! Poor customer service. Indecisiveness. Negativity. Snobbery.
Favourite Destination to date
In the UK it has to be the Isle of Wight. My parents and I used to holiday there when I was young and have gone back every year for my birthday since first going back when I turned 30. Elsewhere, you cannot beat Sydney, Australia. Having travelled there when I was 20, lived there for a time working and worked there again for The Ashes in 2017/18, it holds such a special place in my heart. You really cannot beat a vibrant city with the breath-taking Blue Mountains to the West and iconic beaches to the East.

Work should be fun

We're in this together

Hannah Thomas
Background before agency life and since joining
I started my working life as a hotel receptionist and then moved on to become a reservations agent. From there I spent a few years within the audiovisual industry and onto a management consultancy for 8 years. My love for events has always been at the forefront so when an opportunity came up to join Red Blaze, I couldn’t resist.
Bucket List Must Do
I love motorsport so I’d love to watch as many different events as possible such as the Indy500, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Geneva Motor show, Pikes Peak Hillclimb…the list goes on
Love/Hates
LOVES – Chocolate, Chocolate and More Chocolate!
HATES -Bad customer service
Favourite Destination to date
It may be a cliché but I love the countryside and nature so it has to be where I live in the Wye Valley. The views from Symonds Yat Rock are simply stunning and always changing with the weather and seasons.

Competence is King

Andy Burke
Background before agency life and since joining
I have been designing for over 20 years. Working within a variety of differing businesses, including the NHS, post production for tv, conference and events and producing websites and branding.
Love/Hates
LOVES – Paddle Boarding on the Devon Coast, Cooking and of course my daughter!
HATES -Comic Sans!
Favourite Destination to date
Sydney, Australia

Gaby Pugh
Background before agency life and since joining
When I joined Red Blaze, I was fresh out of university after completing a degree in Events Management!
Bucket List Must Do
A game safari in SA or Kenya to experience the animals in their natural habitat!
Love/Hates
Loves – All things animals and travel!
Hates – Odd Numbers!
Favourite Destination to date
Carcassonne, France on a summers day
The Swiss Alps in the winter

Peter Jackson
Background before agency life and since joining
I have been working in agencies since the mid 1980’s, so life before that was a long time ago. In addition to Red Blaze, I have been a school governor for nearly thirty years and for the last 10+ years Vice Chair and a Member at a Single Academy Trust Secondary School in Worcestershire.
Bucket List Must Do
To wander with my wife slowly through Italy in a white soft top Bentley enjoying ‘la dolce vita’, stopping off at the very best that www.belmond.com and www.roccofortehotels.com has to offer along the way
Love/Hates
LOVES –The opportunity to work with some amazing, generous, superbly dedicated, and professional people from around the world
HATES – Not keen on Oysters
Favourite Destination to date
This is like thinking about music, and as the mood takes me. I have simple pleasures….. so, the Balmoral in Edinburgh will always be a firm favourite. Cape Town and the Winelands, as well as Vancouver and the wilderness of British Columbia always enthral me. I have visited so many times that Prague feels like slipping into a well-worn glove – being both comfortable and familiar.

We look for solutions

Alexandra Jones
Background before agency life and since joining
After working as a waitress throughout school, I was keen to get into the event industry and went on to undertake a degree in Events Management at the University of Gloucestershire, which included a year’s placement with The Jockey Club! Since then, I have had a variety of fantastic experiences within different sectors; including working in logistics for an audio visual company, planning weddings and events for a luxury hotel, assisting with the planning and co-ordination for the Lions rugby tour, and working for a global orthopaedics company. In 2022, after Covid-19 I had a ‘it’s now or never!’ moment and decided to take a career break to go travelling and do some soul searching. I visited some beautiful countries and learned about new cultures! On returning an opportunity became available at Red Blaze so it seemed like perfect timing!
Bucket List Must Do
To spend a Christmas in New York and travel around the Amalfi Coast!
Love/Hates
LOVES Tennis, snowboarding and travelling!
HATES DIY!
Favourite Destination to date
It’s impossible to pick just one as I have visited some magnificent places over the years but my top two would have to be Canada and Thailand! To add to that my favourite cities are New York and Edinburgh!

Ed Moore
Background before agency life and since joining
Television Production graduate from The University Of Gloucestershire. From support working to Running on film sets, I am now focused on expanding and developing Red Blaze ltd. And helping push the Red Blaze network, bringing in new and exciting clients.
Bucket List Must Do
I would love to visit Mt. Fuji and take in its beautiful landscape during the Cherry Blossom season. Scaling the grand canyon in a helicopter would be a close second!
Love/Hates
LOVES – Films. In front of and behind the camera. Music. From Blues to East Coast Hip Hop. Sport. Mostly football. Manchester United fan I’m afraid to mention. Cooking. Ramen being one of my best dishes.
HATES -Cyclists (Don’t tell Stephen 😉). Fussy food eaters. Traffic. And when the Wi Fi drops during the good part of a film!
Favourite Destination to date
Long point in Jamaica was an amazing place to visit, full of friendly and interesting people. Nairobi in Kenya is a close second!

Helen Anderson
Background before agency life and since joining
I have been a ski instructor for the past twelve years working within the Austria Alps with UK Schools. My love for the mountains and delivering excellent customer experiences during these trips led me to Red Blaze. Now I am a Project Support Executive, helping the team bring client’s visions to life.
Bucket List Must Do
A road trip with my husband around America to watch American Football followed by sundowners in Seattle then up to Canada to photograph wild bears.
Love/Hates
LOVES When people go the extra mile with the small things, it really makes the difference and helps people feel seen.
HATES Unwillingness to resolve problems, links in with my love when someone moves heaven and water to provide a solution.
Favourite Destination to date
Paris with my husband hold a special place for us as he proposed…. Just after we got back! Also, Queenstown with my Dad, I had just spent almost 2 months travelling alone. I met Dad in Sydney airport and we travelled New Zealand together, the views were breath taking.

Rachel Day
Background before agency life and since joining
I have worked in finance since leaving school many ago 😉 working in Fire and Security and Printing now doing Events at Red Blaze which I am loving and excited to be part of such a lovely team.
Bucket List Must Do
Write a novel and to take my son to as many amazing places I can.
Love/Hates
LOVES – Family. Friends Dogs and Tea
HATES – Making mistakes
Favourite Destination to date
Gold Coast Australia as my family live there, I love the beaches and the accents.

Nitasha Gaydon
Background before agency life and since joining
Lived in South Africa and being exposed to the wonderful wildlife, vibrant cultures and beauty of Africa, my travels then lead me to England where I have spent over 10 years in hospitality. I really enjoyed my previous role as an events manager and I’m now part of the Red Blaze family where I get to do what I love!
Bucket List Must Do
Live life to the fullest, explore new countries, try new cuisines and make unforgettable memories.
Love/Hates
LOVES – Beach, sand, sea, gin, music, laughter… the list goes on
HATES – Marmite and mushrooms
Favourite Destination to date
Montenegro ‘the hidden gem’

Trust is a Must

Emily Venn
Background before agency life and since joining
After finishing my Uniform Public Services course, I decided that I wanted to venture into a completely different field of work than what I had planned. I've always had an interest in events and planning and so when the opportunity to join Redblaze came around I jumped for it! I'm now working as a project support executive and am enjoying learning new things about this industry every day.
Bucket List Must Do
Travel and experience more of the world and all the different cultures! I would also love to swim with dolphins.
Love/Hates
LOVES – My dogs, sunny holidays abroad, spending all my money on takeaways
HATES -Tomatoes
Favourite Destination to date
Either camping in Switzerland or skiing in Austria. The views were incredible.