Email: Paul.Harrison@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292036
Paul joined Fitwise in 2008, with over 25 years’ experience operating within senior sales & marketing roles, predominantly within the healthcare and technology sector. Paul has a thorough understanding of conferences & exhibitions, having commissioned a number of events in his various international marketing roles.
Paul has contributed greatly to the development of additional revenue streams for our clients, by introducing new concepts to their approach to market. Paul is also closely involved in new business development, and is always keen to open discussions with prospective healthcare clients.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Paul spends most of his leisure time hill walking, travelling and trying new foods!
What did you want to be when you were small?
Paul wanted to be a pilot in the navy, obviously he had watched Top Gun and Officer and Gentleman too many times in the 1980’s, besides he wasn’t that keen on flying after all!
Favourite place in the world?
Öxarárfoss waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland
Email: Jenny.Elliot@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292033
Many significant world events occurred in 2009 – the UK experienced the worst snowfall for almost 20 years, Sully successfully landed flight 1549 on the Hudson River and Jenny began her Fitwise career. Jenny was the 8th member of the Fitwise team and one of only two event managers. The department has since more than quadrupled in size culminating in a talented team with combined experience of over 70 years in delivering events.
Jenny is immensely proud of the Fitwise Events team and particularly enjoys the camaraderie the team have in the office and onsite at events – despite the early starts and late finishes which are an inevitable part of the job. Prior to her appointment to Fitwise in 2009, Jenny gained over five years’ experience within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Her passion for the event industry began whilst studying Hospitality Management at University.
How have things changed in this industry since starting at Fitwise?
Hardcopy event registration forms! Stacy (now head of Fitwise Client Support Services) and Jenny used to spend most of their working day under piles of paperwork that arrived in the post. They also had to take their PC hard drives onsite to events as the event system was only licenced to their computers and there was no online or cloud-based platform like they now use.
What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten?
Chicken’s feet – they were less crispy and more cartilage-like than she expected. Jenny likes most foods (equalled only by Katie in Marketing) and there are very few things she won’t eat. Jenny’s lunch choices are often met with interest from the team; apple dipped in marmite and mussels as an afternoon snack have attracted much attention in the past.
Email: Connie.Hume@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 811077
Connie joined Fitwise 3 years ago with her first christmas party 2 days after starting!
Connie is a fully qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant. She also has an MA(Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Aberdeen. Connie previously worked for a large Scottish Care Charity gaining experience over the last 12 years after completing her CA training in Edinburgh, where she met her husband.
Connie really enjoys getting to understand the why behind all of the numbers in a set of accounts, which means getting to know our clients and what they are looking to achieve.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Connie has 2 little girls who keep her very busy, if she gets the chance she loves a wander around the shops and to have a cup of tea with friends.
What is your favourite thing about working for Fitwise?
Connie thinks it has been great getting back into the office see everyone in person again and also enjoys being able to join the events teams out at events.
Email: Laura.Ferguson@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 639609
Laura joined Fitwise in Summer 2024 as Head of Secretariat Services. Her main responsibilities are to lead and manage the Secretariat Services team, to deliver stellar association management and secretariat services through general administration, membership management, and executive/personal assistant services. Laura also oversees the onboarding of new clients, delegating them to members of the team.
What is your favourite part of your role?
Laura’s favourite part of her role is managing the team as she wants the very best for each of them, to encourage and develop their skills and bring out their personalities. Laura is focused on building a strong, close team so we can continually provide clients with the best possible care and attention.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Laura’s daughter does martial arts and swimming, so lots of mum and dad taxi! Laura also loves cooking and baking, doing anything creative and music. Laura and her family also have a 2 year old fox red lab called Sam who hasn’t quite reached his calmer years yet, so it can be like trying to walk Tigger!
Email: Sharon.Mill@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292040
Sharon gained an HND in Business Studies then was employed by the Civil Service before buying a café with her husband which they sold after 13 years. Sharon then joined Fitwise in 2016. As PA/Client Support Executive Sharon supports the client with the daily requirements of the association and their membership whether it be arranging meetings and travel or processing membership applications. Sharon is always willing to help others when she can and is keen to build good working relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
What is your favourite part of your role?
Always being busy and learning to do things she never thought she would be able to do.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Sharon spends a lot of my time with her family and always makes time to catch up with friends she has had since childhood. Going for walks at the weekend or watching a good movie on a rainy day are also something Sharon enjoys doing to unwind after a busy week. Sharon also loves travelling, relaxing by the pool with a good crime book and the taking in the sights during her various city breaks over the last few years.
Office talent?
Usually knowing where everything is in the building and being a good multitasker.
Favourite Movies?
The Bishop’s Wife (1947) and Some Like it Hot (1959). Although Sharon likes watching new movies her favourites are the old black and white ones.
Email: Michelle.Hanlon@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292050
Michelle joined Fitwise in July 2021. Her main role is membership administrator, dealing with day-to-day queries relating to association membership. Before joining Fitwise, Michelle was employed as a Clerical Assistant in a Primary School and before that she was employed in the banking industry for over 20 years.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and dog. They enjoy spending time out and about discovering new places to visit, usually stopping off for tea and cake.
Email: Michaela.Jones@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 639604
Michaela joined Fitwise in January 2017 as an Administration Executive.
Michaela recently welcomed a beautiful baby daughter and is currently on maternity leave.
Email: Kendel.Smith@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292040
Kendel joined Fitwise in April 2019 as an Administration Assistant and has developed her career to become a PA and Administrator. Kendel is responsible for the day to day management of an association with duties including, mailbox management, meeting management, document control, membership management, GDPR compliance, e-learning module processing.
Previous to joining Fitwise, Kendel worked as an administrator in the telecommunications sector. Before Kendel joined Fitwise, she had just returned from a year of travelling the world and her favourite countries that she visited were New Zealand and Japan.
What is your favourite thing?
Her dog – Cooper the Cockapoo
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Kendel completed a Beauty Therapy course and is often pampering her friends and family.
With a qualification in Display Design, Kristen started working as a Visual Merchandiser in multiple trades such as fashion and furniture. Kristen then swapped a life of lifting heavy furniture to sales admin and marketing, which lead to working as a PA for Fitwise. Bringing her skills of working at tradeshows with a large client base and a love for Microsoft Excel, she found Fitwise the perfect fit for the next step in her career.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
When she’s not working you’ll find Kristin reading a book with a cat or 2 in her lap or at a rock gig. Kristin also loves travelling the world with her partner and is forever changing the décor in her house.
Email: Nicola.Morgan@Fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 811077
Nicola gained the majority of her PA experience working for the CEO of a Credit Union, having enjoyed 6 and a half years with the company before taking a career break to assist in caring for a family member. In Spring 2024, Nicola joined us at Fitwise, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Nicola has always been a self-starter, having bought her own home at 21. She is incredibly proud of her home, but is even more proud of her dog, Mylo. Mylo is Nicolas pride and joy, and it is safe to say he loves her just as much as she loves him! Mylo is absolutely glued to Nicola and hates being alone, so much so that Nicolas family members have become full time doggy-sitters as he needs to be kept company while she’s at work!
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
In her free time, Nicola keeps herself busy by staying active and going to the gym, which has become a huge part of her life and a big source of enjoyment over the years. Nicola also loves all things beauty, which goes hand in hand with her love of shopping! When time permits, Nicola and her partner enjoy going on weekend getaways and enjoy booking the odd holiday, so long as Mylo has someone to keep him company!
Email: Alana.Belanger@fitwise.co.uk
Alana is a proud Canadian who takes great pride in her country’s rich heritage and diverse culture. She enjoys spending quality time with her loving family and supportive partner, creating lasting memories and treasuring every moment together.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Travelling is a huge passion for Alana, and she finds great fulfilment in exploring new destinations, immersing herself in different cultures, and discovering the beauty and uniqueness of each place she visits. Whether strolling through historic streets, trying local cuisine, or meeting new people, she is always eager to expand her horizons and broaden her perspective through travel.
When not out exploring the world, Alana loves to unwind by indulging in marathon sessions of her favourite TV shows. It’s her way of unwinding and escaping into captivating storylines, relishing the opportunity to be entertained and enthralled by the characters and plots that unfold on the screen.
Beyond all of this, Alana is always seeking out fun and enjoyable activities, embracing new experiences, and infusing every aspect of her life with joy and excitement!
Vicky joined the Fitwise team in summer 2024 in a PA/Secretariat support role and loves nothing more than helping associations to run as efficiently as they can. Vicky has 15 years of administrative experience, with the past 5 years spent in association management. Prior to that, she worked as a HR Administrator for a large defence company and as a PA to a company buyer at a large garden centre. Vicky is responsible for the day-to-day management of an association with duties including meeting management, inbox management, governance and supporting with a training and certification programme.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
In her free time, Vicky enjoys walking in the countryside with her husband and rescue dog, Biscuit. She is an avid reader, reading at least one book per week and loves watching football and F1 at the weekends. She also drinks at least 8 cups of tea a day!
Email: Shirley-Anne.Collin@fitwise.co.uk
Shirley-Anne Collin joined Fitwise in November 2024 as an Executive Assistant. With over 25 years of experience, Shirley brings a wealth of expertise to her role, having worked alongside Global Infrastructure Leaders, Managing Directors, and CEOs. She has also held the position Head of Management Information for a prominent entrepreneurial global business. Her extensive background equips her with the skills to provide top-tier support at the highest executive levels.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Outside of work, Shirley enjoys spending time with her son, although she admits that as a teenager, he does not always have time for her! An enthusiastic traveller, she has explored over twenty-five countries, gaining rich cultural experiences along the way. Shirley-Anne also enjoys socialising with her friends and is an avid pool player, finding immense joy in friendly competition.
Email: Gosia.Figurska@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 811077
Gosia joined the Fitwise team in November 2020. Gosia is skilled in Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Value-Added Tax (VAT), and Microsoft Excel. She is a strong accounting professional with a Bachelors of Art focused in Accountancy & Finance from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh.
Who inspires you?
Gosia’s mother has helped her through difficult times even though she had a difficult life herself. Gosia also looks up to her kindness for others and the sacrifices she’s made for their family.
What’s the last book you read?
Jane Austen “Sense and Sensibility”
What are you currently watching on Netflix?
The Queen’s Gambit
What do you do in your spare time?
Every second day, Gosia goes on a 5 mile walk with her husband. Gosia also has a young Grandson who she enjoys spending much of her time with.
Email: Stacy.Douglas@fitwise.co.uk
Stacy has many years of experience in finance and administration, having previously worked at an asset management company, and within the wine trade. She studied at Heriot Watt University, graduating in summer 2024 with an MA in Accounting.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Most weekend’s you will find Stacy at the side of a rugby pitch with her two daughters who are both keen rugby players – one of whom plays for Scotland U20s! She also helps with her youngest daughter’s club as the team manager at U16 level. When she manages to find a spare minute to herself, Stacy love to relax with a bit of crochet Amigurumi.
Favourite place in the world?
Stacy says her happy place is at the beach, preferably at sunset, accompanied by the sound of waves crashing up onto shore – pure bliss!
Email: Nicola.McCafferty@fitwise.co.uk
Email: Jacqueline.McCafferty@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 639601
Prior to joining Fitwise, Jackie worked for HBoS and Edinburgh Napier University where her roles involved organising national sales meetings, client roadshows and one day events. Jackie joined Fitwise in November 2015 undertaking administration, PA and bookkeeping duties. In June 2018, Jackie moved from her role as Administration Executive to join the Events team bringing with her a wealth of Fitwise knowledge and prior event planning experience.
What do you like about working at Fitwise?
Jackie loves the team spirit that we have at Fitwise both in the events team and throughout the business. She is enjoying the opportunity to work in Events again as a role which she truly enjoys and is passionate about. Jackie loves to see all of the hard work and effort which is put into event come together.
Describe your best meal:
Jackie recently went to The Kitchin in Edinburgh and this has to be up there with one of her best meals, the whole dining experience was just amazing! She must now save up to go back..!
Email: Emma.McDougall@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292042
Before joining Fitwise Emma studied Festival & Event Management at Edinburgh Napier University and progressed to working in the charity sector where she organised training events and conferences. Emma joined the Fitwise team in August 2021 as an Event Coordinator and in October 2022 was promoted to an Event Manager.
Emma is known as the ‘EventsAir Guru’ in the Events Team and is always on the lookout for ways the team can improve on our, already, gold star services.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Emma is always shopping or seeing a musical! This year’s shows include Hamilton, Sister Act and Six!
What are you currently watching on Netflix?
Emma is on season 1 of Dubai Bling and is always rewatching Friends!
Email: Elaine.McKeown@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292042
Elaine joined the Fitwise events team in May 2016 and plays an integral role in the pre, onsite and post event management of one-day and larger conferences and exhibitions. Elaine’s attention to detail and approachable ‘can do’ attitude helps ensure she sees an event through to the end knowing it all went to plan.
Elaine knows the way to the team’s heart is through their stomachs and keeps energies topped up with her son’s tasty treats from cooking college.
What’s your favourite part of your job?
Elaine loves nothing more than getting to a Friday afternoon with everything scored off her weekly to do list!
What is your biggest fear?
Elaine is frightened of anything that remotely resembles a lizard!
Email: Jade.Lawson@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292042
Jade has had a keen interest towards working in events since leaving school in 2019. In November 2022, she decided to join Fitwise to pursue a career in the events industry. In her first week she was thrown into the deep end and attended her first Fitwise event down in Birmingham. Jade really enjoyed the experience and working as a part of the Fitwise team.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Jade loves socialising and going out and spending time with family and friends, going on lots of holidays abroad – always looking to book the next one!
Favourite TV show?
Jade’s favourite TV shows range from Game of Thrones to Selling Sunset! Complete opposites.
Email: Denise.Gallagher@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 639612
Denise moved over from Ireland in 2014 for her final year of university, met her husband and never left. She previously worked in hotels/venues as an event manager, and now uses her skills as an event manager here at Fitwise. Denise has experience managing large international events throughout the UK, and their social programmes.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Denise enjoys socialising with friends, visiting family in Ireland and travelling. She is always looking to visit a new place and try out the local cuisine as she is a complete foodie!
Janah.Faulds@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 690191
Janah has 5 years of events experience ranging from live gigs and festivals to conferences and gala dinners, and graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a BA (Hons) International Festival and Events Management. Before finding her passion for events, she studied music business and briefly worked for a record label, managing bands and artists.
Janah likes to be a positive person and wakes up every morning saying “Today is going to be the best day” with a cup of tea in hand.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Janah always says she would love a lazy day but she can’t seem to sit down long enough to have one! When she’s not working she likes to fill her time playing the drums in Coalburn IOR Pipeband, going on adventures with her partner and dog as well as tending to her indoor plants (a recent endeavor). Janah also loves visiting friends and family, reading a good book and attending gigs and concerts – her favourite concerts of 2023 were seeing Harry Styles in Cardiff and Luke Combs in Glasgow!
Email: Katie.Hill@fitwise.co.uk
Twitter: @KHillFitwise
Phone: 01506 292037
Katie joined Fitwise in 2010, bringing experience operating within marketing roles and now heads up our sales and marketing team. With specialist marketing and sales experts, the team is skilled in maximising income and publicity for our clients.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Katie loves travelling, although her adventures with her family are usually a bit closer to home these days, she spent a year in Japan following university. We can report, however, that Katie’s chopstick skills are about as advanced as her Japanese (…that is not at all in case you were wondering!).
What do you like most about working at Fitwise?
Katie loves seeing the team’s hard work pay off and delegate numbers, abstract submissions, sponsorship, exhibitors and membership numbers rise!
Office talent?
Katie is the office spider catcher (and releaser into the wild) and rainbow photographer!
Email: Heather.Hamilton@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292051
Heather joined Fitwise in June 2022. After studying Theatre and Film at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, she gained her marketing experience firstly in the telecoms industry then through the Edinburgh events sector.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
During the week Heather likes to spend her spare time at the gym, but prioritises the weekend for friends, finding the latest restaurants and cocktail bars to try out. That or she can be found cuddled up on the couch with her cat Rico.
Outside of work you can also find Heather practicing gel manicures on her friends and family and keeping up with all the latest reality TV.
Favourite place in the world?
Cairns, Australia – having travelled there when she was 18 for a 3 week holiday over Hogmanay, she had the time of her life – she loved it so much that she even went back over Christmas 2023 for her honeymoon!
Email: Sophie.Hornby@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 690192
Sophie joined Fitwise in December 2023 upon completing her Masters of Arts in International Business Management and Marketing at Heriot-Watt University earlier in the year. Throughout her time at university, Sophie gained a well rounded understanding of multiple aspects of business and even took a particular liking to Project Management, however Marketing still reigns as her favourite business operation!
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys travelling and going on city breaks – her favourite location so far being Berlin, Germany. On the quieter weekends, she keeps herself busy by teaching herself new languages (with BSL being her current endeavour!) or watching the F1.
Favourite place in the world?
Aberfeldy – you can’t beat a bit of Scottish scenery!
Favourite TV show?
The Office US. Sophie has shamelessly rewatched the entire series over 10 times and can almost recite every episode word for word!
Email: Rebecca.Green@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 690164
Rebecca joined Fitwise in June 2024 upon completing her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media at Stirling University the year before. During her time at university, she discovered she had a keen interest in advertising/marketing and was keen to pursue this further.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Rebecca plays golf occasionally in her free time – weather dependent! To relax, she crochets, tends to her colourful indoor plants and spends a lot of time with her cats, Toby and Ollie who are her pride and joy.
Favourite place in the world?
Anywhere scenic. Kenmore was particularly nice because the week spent there consisted of nice weather – a rare sight in Scotland!
Email: Catriona.Rice@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292 039
Email: Michael.Donaldson@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 811077
Mike joined Fitwise in May 2022 as Sponsorship Manager, hailing from the Highlands of Scotland with a background as a serving Submariner for the Royal Navy before moving into key account management in the experiential marketing world.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Mike is a keen golfer and Rugby fan as well as occasionally playing guitar in a band when time is available from adult life. Colleagues will also testify about his continual talking about and passion for food
Favourite place in the world?
Mikes favourite place to visit is Aviemore but has an adventurous bucket list of locations to get to – so this may be subject to change!
What do you like about working at Fitwise?
Mike really likes the culture within the office and how well the group align as a team.
Shelley is our newly appointed Business Development Manager, with over 30 years of experience in the hotel, events, corporate and association meetings industry.
After graduating from Manchester University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Shelley has worked in the hospitality and events industry, at the conference office of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Manchester, then working with Marriott Hotels as Sales and Revenue Manager and then with the Scottish Event Campus setting up their corporate conference sales team.
At the SEC, Shelley worked closely with associations, many of them medical and scientific and developed a love for collaborating with the association teams and their Professional Conference Organiser partners and helping deliver the best possible experience for all involved.
Shelley now joins us as Business Development Manager, her “Dream job”.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Shelley loves to be in the hills and mountains, with a passion for trail running and hillwalking. Shelley runs with the Strathaven Striders who introduced her to ultra distance running.
Favourite place in the world?
Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria, where she has spent many happy times running, hillwalking and socialising with family and friends.
