Edward Matthews-Gentle, Conference Director & Creative Lancashire Senior Project Officer
Edward is a specialist business advisor and consultant with over twenty years experience in music, fashion, art, design and the other related creative industries. He advises on how design thinking and creative processes can transform businesses from any sector, combined with the long-term view to conceive and develop exciting and creative concepts that frequently combine his interests in style, design and the arts – creating a space to share knowledge, ideas and expertise.
Over the years he has fulfilled numerous influential roles with fashion, design and creative organisations. His work has been featured in a number of publications including Face, Drapers Record and Elle Magazine, and more recently he has contributed articles in The Observer, Times and other regional and national titles. Ed has also programmed over fifty art and design-related events, including exhibitions, theatrical presentations, seminars and talks. In his current role at Creative Lancashire, he organises the Business Innovation for Growth Conference (BIG), and the SoundBytes music industry symposium.
Ed excels at making connections where connections aren’t obvious. He looks forward to connecting with you at the Festival of Making Conference events.
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