Meet The Team.

Alan joined AI Global Media in 2022, after working for a variety of companies including a university and the NHS. He enjoys documentaries, movies, live music, and scenic walks with his wife, Sofi. He dreams of owning a monster truck.

Hayleigh Harding nee Burns joined the team at AI Global Media late 2022. Hayleigh is a delight to have in the team. She is very committed to our customers and is steadfast in ensuring that her research leads to those most deserving receiving recognition in our awards. Hayleigh brings a great personality to the research department making for a great team atmosphere.

Martyn has a genuine interest in business. He understands the work that goes into making a business successful and the sacrifices business leaders make in order to ensure their business thrives. Martyn is dedicated to ensuring that such commitment and hard work is recognised and that the most deserving of businesses are showcased by AI Global Media Ltd.

Phil joined Research in 2016, he has worked on many of our publications throughout the years, he is dedicated to his role and ensures no stone is unturned, his determination and strong team ethic has helped him develop and finetune his skillset. In his spare time Phil enjoys spending time with his children and exploring the great outdoors with his family and friends and loves to attend classic progressive rock and metal concerts.

Chelsea joined AI Global in June 2025. Prior to this, she worked in Patient Services in an administrative and management capacity. After completing her degree in Business Management, she decided to explore alternative careers that can use her knowledge and skills. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, reading books, travelling and spending time with her husband Simon and their beautiful Furbabies.

Dan joined AI Global Media after a previous background in hospitality and a degree in Criminology. He is passionate about football and spending time with family and friends – as well as travelling the world, including a full year living in Australia, where he got to meet lots of new friends.

Jo joined the AI Global Media team in 2016 and has since been involved in numerous projects for AI Global Media Ltd. She is both creative and dedicated in her role as account executive. Jo works hard to ensure a great customer journey for her clients and is passionate about delivering maximum value for each recipient.

Kaven is a highly driven, committed and dedicated individual who sets himself high standards which comes across in everything he does. Kaven has a keen passion for business as well as the determination to offer great service and maximum benefit to each of our nominees and award winners.

Lauren joined in July 2025 following previous experience working with children with disabilities. In her spare time, Lauren has a passion for football and car racing – as well as being drawn to the joy of solving jigsaw puzzles! She further enjoys time to dedicate to her creativity and is an avid painter & knitter!

Melissa joined the team at AI in 2023 and now we don’t know what we would do without her! Melissa provides administrative support to her fellow team members and is quickly becoming a whizz on with our systems. She is organised, communicative and keen to help. Melissa enjoys socialising with friends and family and spending quality time with her little boy and her partner.

Emma joined AI Global Media in 2016 as a Copywriter and Designer, initially in the Sales Team and later moving to the Creative Team. She has quickly advanced through the ranks and became the Creative Department Manager in 2022. Emma's academic background includes a master’s degree in graphic design with a focus on publishing from the University of Derby. Emma has further distinguished herself and is currently working towards a Level 5 qualification in Business and Leadership with Derby College.

Outside of her professional life, Emma enjoys travelling, with notable destinations such as Mexico, Cuba, and parts of Asia. Her leisure activities include hiking, swimming, and she values quality time spent with friends, family, and beloved dog.

With a first-class honours degree in Film and Media Studies to boot, Josh brings unique knowledge and a keen understanding of the creative industries to the table. His research-driven approach to writing is underpinned by a distinctive creative flair, producing engaging content tailored to the intended audience. Josh’s broad interests offer a unique perspective and bring a discernible personality to a variety of topics and sectors.

In his free time, Josh can be found immersed in pop culture or spending time with his partner and their daughter.

Possessing a BA in Writing and Publishing and an MA in Creative Writing, Kita is a passionate writer who blends technical expertise with a creative eye to craft compelling content tailored to specialist audiences. She holds a particular interest in writing for the biotech and hospitality sectors, leveraging a passion for research and storytelling to communicate complex topics in an engaging and accessible way.

When she isn’t at work, Kita can often be found engrossed in a book or working on her latest novel.

Lauren studied Graphic Design at Staffordshire University and has been working in the creative industry for over five years. She has a passion for branding and typography but enjoys getting involved in all kinds of creative projects.

She loves helping communicate ideas through clear, effective design and is always keen to explore new ways of bringing brands to life.

When she's not at work, you'll usually find her horse riding or spending time with her two dogs, Eric and Preston.

Holding a BA and MA in English Literature with Creative Writing, Sofi is proud to be a wordsmith. She is an avid writer and editor of high-quality editorial content and imagist poetry, and her strong academic foundation allows her to unite creativity with precision to deliver clear and engaging content across a range of industries.

Sofi also loves to read books, such as self-development, poetry, and philosophy books, and she really enjoys being out in nature.