Biographies

David Harington
Managing Director

David has a background in computing, from software development to international sales to the advanced mathematics of bingo tickets. In 1996 David saw the need for reliable, cost-effective, computer-based visitor registration services at trade shows, and set up QRS to fill the gap. He is a keen cook, organist, cyclist and oarsman (but not all at once).

Fiona Jeffries
Accounts Manager

Fiona is responsible for finance, accounting and administration. Fiona’s background is in farming, and she is a sought-after sheep midwife. With 220 ewes of her own, invoicing by day and lambing by night, Fiona has been known to wake up to find herself bedded down with a sheep.

Ben Wheal
IT Manager

Ben looks after QRS’s IT developments, as well as providing day-to-day support to customers with special needs. In his spare time he trains to an abominable level of fitness, and is authoritative on fast cars and birds.

Louise Ford
Sales Manager

Louise has over 20 years experience in the exhibition industry having worked previously for Reed Exhibitions, Centre Exhibtions @ The NEC Group and Clarion Events NEC. She joined us as Sales Manager in February 2011 and is responsible for business development and key account management. Louise is a keen ‘cook’ loves having friends over for dinner and trying out new recipes on them. She also enjoys country walks with her beloved german shepherd dog – Sam.

Marc Davies
Customer Support Manager

Marc, who has a background in IT management, has worked across many sectors of QRS since joining the company, all of which gives him the perfect credentials for his new role as Customer Support Manager. Marc looks after each registration project, ensuring that nothing is overlooked and is the main customer liaison contact once a show is up and running, attending to our customers every need. In his leisure time Marc is passionate about music, plays squash and does as he is told.

Barbara Forrester
On-site Manager

Barbara has been looking after QRS shows on site for 10 years. With a background in retail marketing and research she has an obsession with standards in serving the public. This is just the ticket when she is behind the counter with QRS, but makes her a scary proposition when the positions are reversed. She relaxes by playing squash.

Jonathan Baylis
Web Programmer

QRS has always been a leader in web-based registration, and Jonathan was responsible for many QRS firsts, including PreView, Dante and SmartForm. In his spare time Jonathan renovates houses, his latest project being a castle in Ireland.