MEET THE TEAM OF 2023
The core team that brings Autosport International to life share over 130 years of experience in the exhibition, marketing and sales industries. With the 2023 show on the horizon, all focus is on making the return of Autosport International one to remember.
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Anna Wales
Commercial Events Manager
anna.wales@autosport.com 020 3405 8168
Anna has more than 20 years of experience working in the exhibition industry spanning various lifestyle and trade consumer sectors. Since 2014, Anna has enjoyed being involved in the world of Classic Car and Motorsport events. As part of the team behind the delivery of Europe’s largest Motorsport show, she is looking forward to heading back to Birmingham’s NEC in January for the return of Autosport International after two years away.
Ben Whibley
Director of Events
ben.whibley@motorsport.com 020 3405 8120
Having been fortunate enough to race karts and cars competitively from an early age and winning multiple races and championships along the way, Ben now enjoys regular track days when he isn’t organising world-renowned events such as Autosport International and MotorsportDays Live. Ben’s early years around cars fuelled his ambition to work in the sport. He founded the MotorsportDays brand and is now Director of Events at Motorsport Network. Alongside his passion for winning, Ben has the ambition to make motorsport more accessible and affordable. He continues to build on the success of Autosport International 30 years on from its first event.
Tony Tobias
Head of Engineering
With over 50 years of experience in Automotive and exhibitions, Tony found his niche in the motorsport enthusiasts sector. He has launched several successful publications with both consumer and B2B audiences. As founder of the Autosport Engineering show, Tony is looking forward to welcoming the trade back in 2023. Hobbies include competing in karting and Clubman events and, for the last 10 years, he has judged the SEMA Gold Award.
Claire Henderson
Account Manager
claire.henderson@autosport.com 020 3405 8143
With over 20 years of experience in the Automotive industry, Claire’s knowledge expands across publishing, sponsorship and events at top level. Claire has worked for a range of automotive media organisations and is delighted to join the team as an Account Manager to help expand Autosport International’s offering.
Mandy Cox
Operations Director
mandy.cox@autosport.com 020 3405 8124
Mandy has over 20 years of experience in event production and management across a range of industries. She is looking forward to building on that experience to work with the wider team to deliver the most ambitious Autosport International yet when the show returns in January 2023.
Craig Jelley
Partnership Development Director - Global
Over 15 years in sports and events sponsorship - career experience working for Sky, FIFA and Live Nation, now leading global motorsport commercial partnerships for MSN.
Mark Cunnah
Marketing Manager
mark.cunnah@motorsport.com 020 3405 8121
Mark has worked in Digital Marketing for over 17 years across a wide range of business sectors including Automotive, Events, and Motorsport. Away from work, Mark is a part-time stand-up comic and certainly knows how to give everyone a good laugh.
