Elevate launches Australia and USA hubs with support from Amplify, Seed and Wonder
Elevate’s global mentoring programme for event professionals has expanded into Australia and the USA, marking its first international hubs outside the UK. Amplify and its sibling agencies, Seed and Wonder, will help raise awareness of the move.
The announcement:
Elevate, the world’s largest free mentoring programme and personal development community for professionals in the events industry, has launched its first international hubs in Australia and the USA. Founded in London 10 years ago, Elevate is run by industry leaders Melissa Noakes, Max Fellows and Peter Kerwood, and has supported more than 2,500 event professionals to date.
The expansion has been supported by award-winning global brand experience agency Amplify and its sibling agencies Seed and Wonder. As global headline partners, the agencies will work alongside Elevate to bring the mentoring programme to these new destinations, as part of their ongoing commitment to connect with, enable and champion talent from all walks of life.
Amplify founder and global CEO Jonathan Emmins and Wonder Partner Dan Keene have supported Elevate since 2015 and sit on its advisory board. With roots in the UK and offices in Sydney, Los Angeles and New York, their teams are contributing time, relationships and experience to help make the expansion a success.
Last week Elevate was launched in New York following the successful launch last month of Elevate’s hub in Sydney. Chloe Woodhouse, Elevate’s project lead for Sydney and director of growth at Curious Nation said: “After experiencing the Elevate community in the UK first hand, I know how impactful Elevate Sydney will be in shaping people’s careers and I feel privileged to play a role in bringing it to life and begin building the local Elevate community down under.”
As the hub grows Chloe will be supported by Amplify APAC managing director and executive producer Gareth Davies alongside Kate Boekhorst, formerly Client Services Director at Seed in London and now part of the Amplify team in Sydney.
Elevate founders Max Fellows and Mel Noakes said: “Elevate has always been about opening doors through connection, confidence and practical support. We’re excited to take that mission global with the support of Amplify, Seed and Wonder, as we launch in the USA and Australia. Through mentoring, training and peer support, we help people at every stage of their career build skills and confidence, from emerging talent to CEOs and founders, united by a commitment to learning, sharing and support.”
Gareth Davies, Amplify APAC managing partner and executive producer said: “What makes events and experiences so special is the people and how those people come together to make creative ideas a reality and the impossible possible. There is something truly special and unique about the bonds and camaraderie in our industry. But whether at the start of careers or further along we are all still learning, benefit from other advice and guidance and what Elevate and all those who have participated have given back to the industry is phenomenal, and Amplify is excited and proud to support Elevate as that global community grows and thrives in Australia.”
Elevate is inviting anyone passionate about shaping the future of the events industry to apply as a mentee, mentor, or both. Applications can be made via the Elevate website: www.elevateme.co and will close mid-February.
Source: Extollo
