Sheffield-based events specialist Wildfire has expanded its leadership team by appointing Ian Brown as its new head of sales and business development.
With more than 15 years’ experience in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) industry, Ian will lead Wildfire’s sales team, driving revenue growth and shaping the agency’s sales strategy.
The appointment comes after the recent announcement that Nathan Angus has taken over as CEO, showing a real strength forming in their senior leadership team.
Wildfire offers one of the widest ranges of corporate event experiences, with one of Europe’s largest collections of party props and equipment, and Ian said he was drawn to the company’s ambitious vision set out by CEO Nathan.
Ian plans to take a hands-on, player-manager approach, combining strategic leadership with active involvement in sales to support the team and drive continued growth.
On his appointment, Ian said: “Wildfire is a fantastic agency, with decades of success bolstering their reputation, and to be part of the next chapter in the business’ journey is super exciting.
“The vision and ambition which Nathan has set out is what attracted me to Wildfire. There is a clear direction, and so it is a fantastic opportunity and time to join. As well as that, there is real energy and buzz within the company, which I love.
“I can’t wait to build on our current success and lead the team to more success.”
Nathan Angus, CEO, said: “Strengthening our senior team felt like the natural next step towards our goals, and we are confident Ian’s experience will hugely benefit the team.
“He has already made a high impact, and we look forward to seeing his contributions in the future as we continue to grow not only as a business but also as a team.”
