Robert Marten

Robert Marten

Co-Founder

Rob is a Director of SPACE+. Before launching this business, Rob held Managing Director positions at GRI Club and Terrapinn.

He’s lived in New York, Sydney, Johannesburg and London and is passionate about helping great people make global connections. Can often be found at the National Theatre

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Neall De Beer

Neall De Beer

Co-Founder

Neall is a Director of 14&B. He previously held senior roles at various media and events companies before helping establish 14&B.

He’s lived in Kuala Lumpur, Kiev, Jersey, Cape Town and London and is passionate about helping create better places to live, work and play.

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Kendall van Niekerk

Conference Manager

Kendall is responsible for inviting Co-Hosts and managing the SPACE+ conference programmes.

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Dean Ravell-1

Dean Ravell

Marketing Manager

Dean is responsible for the marketing campaigns and media partnerships of SPACE+ events.

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Kathryn Pagdham

Kathryn Pagdham

Operations Manager

Kat is responsible for venues, logistics, suppliers and onsite operations at SPACE+ events.

Prior to SPACE+, Kat worked with Terrapinn and Euromoney Training. Mum of two and friend to many.

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Alexia Emmerson

Alexia Emmerson

Marketing Consultant

Lex consults on all things marketing for SPACE+. She has previously held senior marketing roles at MEED and dmg events in London and Dubai.

Lex can usually be found behind the wheel; a potter with a growing ceramics business.

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