Cressida Prout

Cressida is an accomplished event professional with over 17 years of experience across private and public sectors, delivering a wide range of events from large-scale conferences and exhibitions to intimate, high-profile gatherings. Examples of such events include CYBERUK, the UK Space Conference, the Malaria Summit 2018, VVIP programme for UK National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai as well as the evening reception for the International Investment Summit 2024 at St Paul's Cathedral. As Group Event Director at Bray Leino Events, she has championed a transformative approach to sustainable event delivery, blending her passion for environmental advocacy with strategic leadership. Cressida has driven initiatives that embed sustainable practices across the agency, from operational shifts to influencing client strategies and supply chain improvements. Her collaborative leadership and forward-thinking vision are helping to shape the industry's path toward a net-zero future, creating impactful change that inspires colleagues and clients alike.