Media and events firm Xcite Media today (Aug 17) officially announces the appointment of Mike Cramp as sales manager.
Principally hired to focus on managing partnerships for the firm’s inaugural oil and gas focussed conference and showcase, Topsides UK, Mike is ideally placed to drive the event forward with his advanced industry network and in-depth market knowledge.
Previously employed with Alad Ltd as UK Sales Manager, Mike has a proven track record in sales for oil and gas publications Offshore Engineer, Asian Oil & Gas and Drilling Contractor, as well as holding an impressive knowledge of global oil and gas trade shows.
Gavin Esslemont, Director at Xcite Media, comments: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Mike to the Xcite Media team, providing us with best-fit industry skills as we advance towards our first annual Topsides UK event at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Focussing on examining opportunities to enhance production, maximise productivity and reduce capital and operational spend of late life topsides installations, Topsides UK is based around interactivity and showcasing innovation by the supply chain. Its aim is to provide real value and something different for the industry when it needs it most, and is something really exciting to be a part of.
“The conference and showcase is also the first and only event in Europe dedicated to topsides and has already attracted the support and attention of some of the industry’s biggest players. Adopting a real emphasis on collaborative working, we envisage Topsides UK as the ideal platform for asset stewardship, thought-leadership, engagement and action, as we strive to get the most from the North Sea’s ageing topsides assets.”
Mike comments: “Having attended and been involved in oil and gas events in the past, I have always been interested in all the co-ordination that goes into making an event successful. From the organising and the selling, to making sure clients get the best possible service and absolute value, it’s not as easy as it might be perceived.
“Xcite Media has worked hard to establish several popular and successful events already, and Topsides UK has every potential to be another – not just for Xcite Media, but also acting as a flagship event for the oil and gas industry and the UKCS. With Topsides UK being a new exhibition, it is a very exciting time to be joining the team, and I look forward to driving the event forward in what is set to become a popular annual event.”
Topsides UK, headline sponsored by Dräger and media sponsored by Roustabout Energy International, will take place on March 16 & 17 next year. Participants already include Achilles FPAL, AMEC Foster Wheeler, Kongsberg Maritime, Nortech Group, Oil and Gas People, OPITO, Step Change in Safety and Team Recruitment.
Topsides UK is currently welcoming technical abstract submissions for the event’s conference. For more information visit www.topsidesuk.com/conference.
To discuss partnership opportunities or to attend Topsides UK 2016, call Mike Cramp on +44 (0)1224 626 000 or email mike@xcitemedia.com