Point of View: Richard CharidgeRichard Charidge
Director at MLD Event Group Ltd
Richard has been working in events and festivals for 20 years, initially as a steward then security moving into management of event security, event operations and, for the last 8 years, event management. Specialising in CDM and on-site build operations / site management as a self-employed consultant, in the last 12 months he has registered MLD Event Group Ltd and will move forward trading under this name. This allows him to operate and offer all my expertise and services within in one professional company while also providing other operatives to the event industry.
Q How did you hear about the IEM?
A Google
Q What does the IEM mean to you?
A The opportunity to be part of a recognised organisation specifically matching my professional skills, which is something the event industry has been missing.
Q Why did you decide it was important for you to get involved?
A With the institute in its infancy, I feel it is important for me to support it.
Q Where do you hope to see the IEM in 20 years’ time?
A As a nationally and industry recognised institute in line with the CIOB and IOSH.