Sue TurnerManaging Director

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Hi there, I’m Sue and have been passionate about travel and the meetings/events industry for over 30 years; I left University too long ago with a degree in Business Studies and languages under the belt… and then went on to work with Rank Xerox, Astra Pharmaceuticals, various International Hotel Groups and then moved on by chance to the intermediate agency side, at Colloquium and The Choice Group. It was not my plan to set-up High 5 Events back in 2007, but was encouraged to do so by various clients, colleagues and friends in the industry and have never looked back.

I still enjoy the on-going challenges as every event is different and some delegates will never cease to amaze me… maybe one day I will get a ‘proper’ job where work and pleasure don’t merge into one as they so often have done over the years.

What is your role at the company, and what do you love most about it?

I am 'Director' on the email footer, but like to see myself more as a Captain / Coach, nurturing, encouraging & inspiring our fantastic team, keeping us all on the straight & narrow.

What is one project or achievement you're particularly proud of?

That's a tricky one! Guess it would have to be a CSR event for 300 International Personnel, when we took over an Orphanage in Malaga whilst the children were away for the day. It was meticulously planned (sooo many activities) & similar to an SOS Day, where we painted, gardened, built bikes & transformed the building for when the children returned ... to screams of joy, singing & possibly a tear or two from our crew! Simply unforgettable & TQ for this marvelous pinch me moment opportunity!

What’s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day?

Has to be with my little family, Otis (our spaniel) or with friends, making magic moments!

What’s one thing on your bucket list?

I love languages ... to would have to be learn Italian!

Favourite destination/place in the world

Have been so lucky to travel the Globe, partnering our clients ... so for me, I don't have a favourite destination ... it may sound corny but my best places are nearly always governed by the Group I was with, UK, Europe, USA, or further afield! For me, it's more about the Company than the Where :-)