WE'RE SMALL BUT MIGHTY

John French

COO & Programme Director

John French is a creative problem-solver and co-leader of Fuse Events, a social enterprise delivering world-changing events. With over 20 years’ experience across the public, private and third sectors, he now leads the design and delivery of high-impact events across the UK and internationally.

He is the driving force behind the World Social Marketing Conference (WSMC) series—one of the leading global platforms for behaviour change—helping to build a worldwide community tackling challenges from public health to climate change. John brings a strong creative instinct to event programming, focusing on content that inspires action, not just applause. Outside work, he’s a father of two, a keen cook and gardener, and a fan of graphic novels, games and films. He still has the beard.

Alice Lum

Operations & Events Manager

Alice’s career has been quite varied; after graduating in 2017, she went on to manage a restaurant and nanny children, work 3 years as a personal assistant in the private equity sector before a short stint at St John Ambulance in the events department. Alice is now excited to progress her career into events and social enterprise with the Fuse team, putting all of those organisational skills to good use! Alice is a food enthusiast and a dab hand at DIY and is ready to take on any challenge, work or otherwise, with a can do attitude!

Markell Charles-Bailey

Events Manager

Markell has a degree in Marketing and Events Management, his theoretical knowledge is backed up with extensive experience project managing a range of events notably, conferences across the globe and music festivals.

Markell brings to Fuse an unmatched positive-attitude, enthusiasm, and calm demeanour; even when faced with challenging situations. This ensures each event is delivered with the best customer service, a bright smile and most importantly smoothly.