OUR CORE TEAM
Russell Mason, Managing Partner
Over forty years of international events expertise in over 40 different countries, including world-class musical productions, award-winning international exhibitions, and international sports events.
• Founder of Impact Events
• Club World Cup Championships 2019, Qatar National Day Celebrations (2008 to 2019, Qatar International Food Festival, Opening of Qatar National Library, Opening of Sidra Medical Center, Qatar Masters, Moto GP Qatar, Chi Al Shaqab, Club World Cup Qatar 2019, Pan Arab Games, Asian Cup, Doha Asian Games
• Event Consultant for Qatar National Day Organizing Committee 2008-2010
International
• Production Manager for George Michael, Tom Jones, UB40, Fairuz and other international music artists 1982-1996
• Stage Set building for international stadium music concerts
• Exhibition Stand for COMDEX in Las Vegas, USA (Winner of Best Stand)
• Exhibition Stand for JVC in Dubai Electronics Fair, UAE (Winner of Best Stand)
• Fabrication of Floats for Disneyland Millennium Parade, Paris France
Ian Lichfield, Project Manager
Ian Lichfield has over thirty years of international events expertise, specializing in production, branding and project management.
•Project Manager for Impact Events
•International Freelance Build and Project Manager
•Among his most recent projects are the following:
•Pan American Paralympic Games 2019 – Lima
•Formula One Johnnie Walker Activation 2018 – Monaco, Silverstone, Budapest, Monza, Spa, Hockenheim
•BT Sports Industry Awards 2018 – London
•International Rugby 2019 – Paris and Edinburgh
•FIBA China 2019 Qualifiers 2017 – Slovenia
•Qatar National Day 2016, 2017, 2018 – Doha
•Qatar International Food Festival 2016, 2017 – Doha
•World Olympic Championships 2015 - Baku
•Olympics 2012 - London
Ann Cunano, Director of Operations
With marketing and customer service background, Ann Cunano brings an important role in ensuring quality standards within the projects of Impact Events. She has been working in the events industry in Qatar for the past 14 years and specializes in set production, branding and logistics.
•Currently advancing her studies in Interior Design, familiar with 3D modelling using Sketch Up
•Oversees the production house and ensures that all drawings and plans are fabricated to the highest standards of workmanship
•Has extensive project management experience for various events
•Coordinates all branding requirements
•Among her recent event participations are:
•Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai and Genesis Exhibition Stands for Qatar Motor Show
•Qatar National Day Celebrations 2008 to 2019
•Qatar Foundation Convocation 2016 to 2019
•Hamad Medical Corporation’s Middle Eastern Forum 2018 and 2019
•HBKU’s QEERI Forum 2019
Jeremy Resurreccion, Production Manager
With his extensive background in carpentry, Jeremy Resurreccion is highly experienced in leading our team for fitting out, stage sets and exhibition set production.
Amongst hist most recent event participantions are the following:
• Club World Cup Championships 2019
• Arabian CUP 2019
• Qatar National Day Celebrations 2010 to 2019
• Opening of Sidra Medical Center
• Qatar International Food Festival 2014, 2015 and 2016
• Nissan, Infinity, Hyundai and Genesis Exhibition Stand for Qatar Motor Show
• Qatar Foundation Convocation 2016 to 2019
Faisal Paduvingal, Procurement Manager
With his background in Branding and Marketing, Faisal Paduvingal has obtained over 10 years of experience in Events Production.
•In-Charge of Procurement for all the projects of Impact Events
•Proficient in 2D Graphic Design using Illustrator
•Training Certified for IOSH Managing Safely, Basic First Aid Plus CPR, Scaffolding Erector
Amongst his most recent event participantions are the following:
•Club World Cup Championships 2019
•Arabian Cup 2019
•Qatar National Day Celebrations 2010 to 2019
•World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
•World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
•Qatar International Food Festival 2014, 2015 and 2016
•Nissan, infiniti, Hyundai and Genesis Exhibition Stands for Qatar Motor Show
Qatar Foundation Convocation 2016 to 2019
Saroj Kumar Choudhary, Workshop Manager
Over 12 years of experience in stage set and exhibition set production, leasing a team of highly skilled local crew .
•Highly experienced in stage set and exhibition set production
•Manages a team of highly-skilled crew of carpenters, welders, electricians and painters
•Training Certified for Basic First Aid and CPR and Working Safely
Amongst his most recent event participations are the following:
•Qatar National Day Celebrations 2010 to 2019
•Qatar International Food Festival 2014, 2015 and 2016
•Nissan, Infinity, Hyundai and Genesis Exhibition Stands for Qatar Motor Show
•Qatar Foundation Convocation 2016 to 2019