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Kirsten founded KDMedia in 2000 and has been a senior level strategic communications adviser to corporate Scotland for over 20 years. She trained in Scotland and Australia and is a highly regarded expert in media relations, crisis management and corporate communications. In the last ten years, she has led KDMedia through a transformation from a PR agency to one of the biggest independent event companies in Scotland, creating an owner managed portfolio of business events, conferences and trade shows which host over 4000 people every year.
Kirsten leads a team of 6 people in KDMedia and is also a busy mum of three boys. She is happiest in the East Neuk of Fife on family breaks with a long list of new Scottish drinks to try.
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Stephanie joined KDMedia in May 2022 as Events Director. With 19 years’ experience working in the hospitality and events sector where she has run thousands of events including award dinners, conferences and weddings and has provided the catering at several major sporting and festival events.
When Stephanie is not working you will find her at the gym, discovering a new country walk or down the pub!
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Maxine joined KDMedia in 2018 as Business Development Director where she focussed on securing sponsorship investments from our growing UK customer base in our key business areas of law, property, housing and the drinks industry.
Following a short break, she re-joined KDMedia in January 2022 as Sales and Marketing Director. Her key focus is on the marketing function with the firm, oh and…. securing a few more sponsorships.
When she’s not working, you’ll find her either down at the gym, cooking up a culinary delight, or sipping a gin!
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Paula joined KDMedia in 2022 with 10 years' sales experience within the drinks and hospitality sector. She's joining us to spearhead the brand-new In-Drinks trade show, securing sponsorship and exhibition space for this event, the first of its kind in Scotland. Paula is a social creature and is delighted that in-person events are back, she can't wait to meet you!
In her spare time, Paula enjoys eating and drinking in Leith’s vibrant restaurants and bars with her Boston Terrier Lola in town. When they’re not wining and dining, the two can be seen walking in Leith Links or paddle boarding at Portobello beach.
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Heather joined KDMedia as a Marketing and Event Intern in 2019 while studying a Marketing Management degree. After achieving her 2.1, she later returned to KDMedia to become a full-time member of the team. Her specialities lie in marketing, digital media and business administration.
A Glaswegian in spirit and at heart, Heather can often be found with a gin or cocktail in hand trying out the hottest new bars in the West.
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Sophie graduated from Robert Gordon University in 2022 after achieving a First Class Degree in Public Relations and aspires to become a content and communication specialist. Sophie initially joined the team as an Event Intern in 2021 and later returned to KDMedia as a full-time member.
Away from the office Sophie likes to spend time with friends, watch the Formula 1 and enjoys being outdoors!
