Hazel Burns has acquired Quadrant Events from founder Andy Hogben, becoming the Nottingham and Birmingham-based event production agency’s new owner and managing director.
Burns joined Quadrant 18 years ago as an event manager and has worked alongside Hogben throughout the agency’s growth from a specialist AV provider into a full-service event production company. Hogben is stepping back after a 40-year career in the AV and events industry.
The transition comes during a strong year for Quadrant, which recently won three gold awards at the M&IT Awards, taking home best event provider, best intermediary agency (mid-size) and best technology provider.
Hazel Burns said: “I am incredibly proud to be taking ownership of a business that has been such a huge part of my professional life. Andy and I have built something truly special over the years, and I’m grateful for the trust he has placed in me to lead Quadrant into its next chapter. What makes this moment so exciting is that whilst the ownership is changing, everything our clients value about Quadrant remains the same.”
Andy Hogben said: “Quadrant Events will continue to be the fantastic business we have all built as a team, led by someone who has been at the heart of our success and has the vision, drive and passion to bring continued success in the coming years.”