Fresh, creative, stand out speaker ideas and more…

JACQUI BRIDSON
In March 2006, I launched Renegade Management which realised my dream of always wanting to be my own boss. I had been working in the conference/events industry for over 15 years and had almost 6 years with a large bureau and felt it was time I brought together my expertise in running events together with my experience in speaker management to culminate in an exciting new business.
Jacqui Bridson
   

My skills and experience include:

  • working on numerous events and projects ranging from small exclusive dinners to large speaker’s festivals;
  • over 8 years in the speaking industry – booking thousands of speakers - all from different industries, countries, backgrounds & cultures;
  • excellent connections within a wide range of industries;
  • ensuring that my clients receive prompt & efficient service;
  • thriving on the challenge of coming up with creative ideas - I am always on the lookout for something different to offer my clients;
  • using my network well to source unique speakers - I am dedicated to wanting the events I work on to be as successful as my clients do;
  • building strong partnerships with my clients - I really work hard to exceed their expectations.

On a personal level I enjoy spending time with my supportive and wonderful family, good friends, good food (my partner is a great cook!), music, reading, walking, watching movies and painting. My next personal challenge will be to learn to play the piano and sail – my retirement plan!

 

 
Karen Gilbert

KAREN GILBERT
In 2008 I had the opportunity to join Jacqui and Renegade Management.

With a background in the speaking industry and experience in both event management and business development, I have worked with many of today’s foremost entertainers and speakers in sports, politics and business.

My skills and experience include:

  • A Bachelor of Business in Administration and Event Management
  • Extensive event management experience with 5 Star Venues ranging from International Conferences and gala dinners to local product launches and incentive programs;
  - an ability to quickly assess an event brief and deliver efficient and accurate service to my clients;
     
  - a dedication to work side by side with my clients and speakers to ensure regular and professional contact is maintained throughout the booking process;
     
  - building trusted relationships with both clients and speakers to ensure a seamless service.

Outside of "work" I continue the Renegade spirit with weekend motorbike rides, catching the latest movie or live show and planning my next annual overseas trip.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
As a company who constantly books air travel for their speakers, Renegade Management is committed to taking action to minimize the carbon footprint. For every speaking engagement where we book a flight, we purchase carbon emission offsets. The carbon offset credits are then used to finance investments in renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.

Renegade Management knows that having vision means looking ahead to the world that we are leaving future generations. Investment in renewable energy sources now means a cleaner, greener, more sustainable future for our children.