Ajay formed Kabuki on Thursday 1st August 2007 after a long and experienced career as an event Producer and Director.
Prior to Kabuki, Ajay was Production Director at MCI where he delivered projects of all sizes across 25 countries, around the world for a wide range of public and private sector clients, contributing at a strategic and operational level to develop all of the client projects.
Before MCI, Ajay was a Producer at Park Avenue Productions where he delivered events for some of the leading brands of our time, including; British Airways London Eye, British Airways, Land Rover, BT, Orange, The Millennium Dome and Coca Cola.
Ajay’s professional highlights
- Executive Producer for a range of video and animations for Unilever throughout 2009 and 2010
- Winning the opportunity to deliver a conference to 6500 staff for a major MoD organisation in 2008
- Producing conferences for Schroder’s across Europe, the highlight being a recent award winning event in St Petersburg
- Staging an opera on the hilltops of Rome in 2005
- Writing, Directing and Producing - 8 minute film on ‘ICT in Europe’ during the EU Presidency in 2005
- Assistant Director to Anthony Minghella on the feature film ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’ (1990)
- How it all began...at 15 years of age, lighting operator and actor (playing an Indian, believe it or not) in Calamity Jane, Guide Bridge Theatre, Manchester
Contact Ajay on 07710 077399 or on e-mail.
Gareth has worked within the conference and events industry since 1988 within many disciplines until he decided to specialise in production management.
During this time, he has worked on wide ranging events for a variety of blue chip clients including Barclays, American Express, Zanussi, Orange, Bristol-Myers and Squibb and Microsoft.
His background, being highly technical, means Gareth can interpret the creative concept of an event into the required technical reality, ensuring that the most appropriate equipment and crew is specified for each event.
In addition to being a company Director of Clever Connections, Gareth has supported Ajay for over 12 years and continues to play a key role in the development and delivery of all aspects of Kabuki.
You can reach Gareth on 07989 566564 or by e-mail.
Rick has directed and edited video projects with Ajay for over 7 years and has done so all over the world on many corporate and public sector events. Rick is also Editor for MacVideo.tv, a UK-based website devoted to video on the Mac and camera technology.
Rick’s best selling book, "The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro" (Fifth edition, Focal Press), is highly regarded as the ultimate guide to getting to grips with Final Cut Pro. Rick has worked for the BBC, Apple, Sky TV, Reuters and, as a trainer and consultant, has trained individuals, post production houses and television stations in getting up to speed with Final Cut Pro.
James brings 10 years experience in a variety of disciplines across graphic, print and event design. Trained as a graphic designer and video editor James’ career develop consistently in the meetings and event industry.
James has worked with Ajay for over 5 years and helped to develop every aspect of the Kabuki design and event services.
Charlotte has over 8 years experience in the live events and MICE industry. She began her career in motor-sport, overseeing trackside licensing for major race teams including Ferrari and Ducati.
For the past eight years Charlotte has gained experience in the corporate sector, delivering events internationally for clients such as The Home Office, Nokia, Schroders, Eli Lilly and the FCO.
Charlotte worked as an Account Manager for a number of years alongside Ajay to deliver a wide range of high profile events for public and private sector clients.
