The Cleaning Show

Location: S3-S7, South Gallery Halls
Excel, London

Preparing for the Next Pandemic - What Lessons Have we Learned?

Thursday 20th March 11:15 - 12:00

Cleaning London

This expert panel will consider the progress made within the cleaning and hygiene sector post-pandemic, and consider steps still to be taken.

Speakers

Neil Nixon

Conference Director

The Cleaning Show

With a background in trade and national newspaper journalism, Neil has been involved in the events sector for almost 40 years in industries as diverse as marine transportation, utilities, retail, automotive, cleaning and facilities management, and broadcast. Neil has produced many international conferences and has also been an organiser and judge across a number of award programmes, working with global brands on international events. In addition to his role with C&M and the Cleaning Show, Neil is currently co-owner and director of Red Lemon Events Ltd and co-producer of the Corporate Star Awards.

Duncan Holdsworth

Head of Technical

GV Health

Duncan Holdsworth, BSc, MRSC, is the head of the technical department at GV Health, a science and technology leader for infection prevention and control in healthcare. Duncan is a chemist specialising in technology innovation, with over 15 years’ experience across the healthcare, abrasives, automotive, and energy sectors.

Matt Dean

Product Design Manager

ISS

Matt Dean, Product Design Manager at ISS Facility Services, has extensive industry experience and is a strong advocate for safety, high standards and sustainability. He is a Chartered Practitioner of Environmental Cleaners, Fellow of BICSc and a CSSA Board Member. This year, Matt served as a Dragon for the CSSA Innovation Showcase.

Paul Thrupp

Chair

Independent Washroom Services Association

Paul Thrupp is Chair of the Independent Washroom Services Association and has enjoyed many senior roles within the FM industry, particularly the cleaning and hygiene sector, for over 48 years. Formerly a Chair and Director of the British Cleaning Council, he was also a Director of the BCC (Exhibitions) Limited and Executive Council Member of the Federation of Windows Cleaners.

Wes Smith

Sales & Marketing Director

The Clean Space

Wes Smith, Sales & Marketing Director at The Clean Space, brings 21 years of experience in soft services across the UK and South Africa. A customer-centric leader, he fosters collaborative partnerships and drives exceptional service delivery, ensuring tailored solutions that align with clients’ unique needs in the facilities sector.

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