Our founder Julian maintains his position at the heart of our organisation. And with over 40 years’ experience, brand heritage and a history of ground-breaking events, It is Julian’s undiluted passion to continue to break the mould, that set Banana Split apart. Renowned for his charismatic personality, passionate outlook, mind blowing creativity and incredible attention to detail, Julian is a true visionary and is highly regarded by both his peers and his raft of joyous clients.

Rachel has a wealth of experience in the luxury world thanks to her background in private members clubs and digital marketing for luxury brands.

A graduate from the University of Oxford with a degree, specialising in Ancient Arts and Cultural History, Rachel’s commitment to excellence is evident in both her academic achievements and her ability to cultivate partnerships, and execute our events seamlessly.

Rachel’s diverse skill set, academic achievements, and dynamic approach to event coordination mark her as one to watch with a very exciting career ahead of her.

Luis plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation and setup of in-house audio-visual equipment for our events and well as managing items for dry-hire.

His responsibilities include conducting routine maintenance checks on all equipment to guarantee optimal performance, ensuring that all Dry-Hires go out without fault and return in excellent condition, ready for the next event.

Sophie’s love for events comes from her passion for helping others and working with a team to create unforgettable experiences.

With a background in creative and special events, she’s known for her unique flair and attention to detail, always adding those special touches that make every occasion personal. Her solution-driven mindset ensures a smooth planning process, allowing clients to feel excited and relaxed through every step.

Sophie constantly goes the extra mile to exceed expectations, building lasting relationships along the way – with a big smile and positive attitude.

With a background in management consulting, Chantal has joined the team to ensure perfect delivery on our most demanding projects ensuring that all team members and equipment are in the correct place at the correct time whilst streamling our operations to ensure all our wheels are spinning perfectly in sync.

A master of colour and design, Toby is never short on inspiration. Bringing years of luxury and interiors experience to Banana Split, he specialises in developing inventive and eye-catching schemes, each conjuring a unique mood and story to life.

His career has spanned both the UK and a decade in Italy, seeing his creative touch transform everything from retail window displays and pop-ups to homewares ranges.

When he’s not at work, you’ll find him immersed in exhibitions at museums and galleries or exploring historic villas with his family.

Olivia joined Banana Split with a wealth of expertise. Her background encompasses both events and catering, with more than five years’ experience in the industry.

She’s a trained producer and meticulous in her attention to detail. With Olivia as your consultant, you can rest assured that every element of your event is in safe hands and nothing will be left to chance. She particularly enjoys seeing concepts come together from the initial brief to execution.

Above all, Olivia brings an enthusiastic attitude and thirst for knowledge. Her passion for perfection shines through in everything she does.

Mark has been involved in live sound reinforcement for over 35 years across a range of industries from theatre to television, live concerts and special events. During that time he has had the pleasure of working with many of the worlds leading musicians and entertainers. A particular highlight was mix engineering Brian May and Roger Taylor for a live prime time TV promo.

Mark draws on his extensive experience to approach each new project with creative enthusiasm. His favourite aspect being that every job brings its own unique challenges, and you’re never quite sure what next week will bring.

Luke gets things done. He is an ever-optimistic & hard-working member of the Banana Split family. Using his experience from different fields in the event industry, you can be sure that everything will be accounted for when it comes to your special occasion. Thinking outside the box is his forte, and he thrives in the unexpected challenges every day can offer.

Responsible for overseeing both the smooth running of the Banana Split warehouse and behind the scenes at our events, John is an integral part of Banana Split. With incredible multi-tasking skills and a background in operations, John ensures everyone and everything back of house is meticulously organised and running like clockwork.

Jamie is the driving force behind our fantastic team and behind many of Banana Split’s most ground-breaking events. He always strives for the exceptional, making the impossible possible thanks to his creative yet technical thinking.

He has more than 25 years of events experience and a true thirst to work on the most exciting and original ideas.

Jamie radiates enthusiasm and positive energy. He thrives on the fast-paced atmosphere of the events industry and always looks to push boundaries.

Another long-term member of the Banana Split family, in his 15th year at the company, Scott remains at the helm of all things Lighting. Designing, planning, programming and setting up our unique array of lighting equipment, his stupendous knowledge and experience mean illumination is always on point.

Hailing from a catering and hospitality background, Stephanie brings a calm and friendly approach to event planning. Her love and passion for creating memorable experiences shine through in every project she undertakes. Whether it’s an intimate party for 10 or a grand wedding for hundreds, Stephanie’s dedication to her clients and her keen eye for detail make her the perfect partner for turning your event dreams into reality. With Stephanie by your side, you can expect nothing but excellence and a warm, welcoming touch to every occasion.

Emily brings a calming attitude and an unwavering “can-do” spirit to our team that’s nothing short of infectious. Her journey with us began as an intern, but it didn’t take long for her to establish herself as an indispensable member of our close-knit family. Juggling the responsibilities of aiding our senior consultants while simultaneously spearheading her own projects, Emily has proven herself to be a true force to be reckoned with. Leaving behind the beach and sunshine in Cape Town to explore her passion for events in London, her enthusiasm for every task she undertakes is palpable, and her positive energy is nothing short of remarkable.

Working as a Banana Split planner for the last 8 years, Nicole has developed a wonderful work ethic and relishes in running her events like clockwork. Nicole’s passion and enthusiasm are what client’s love most about her and she always exceeds expectations.

Meena is our longest serving employee, joining the company back in 1997. Her dedication and commitment are remarkable. Her role is to support Julian and she does this with rigour and enthusiasm, prolifically juggling multiple requirements with absolute discretion. Another string to our bow is Meenas historical knowledge of everything we’ve done before, as her experience simply enhances all that we do.

With a unique flair and finesse, Lucia has a great presence and ability to remain in complete control of whatever she takes on. From growing up in Mexico, to completing her education in Switzerland, Lucia has continued to live at an international level, planning incredible Banana Split events right across the globe.

Katie’s unmatched eye for detail and unique creative flair have been behind our most memorable events for the past fourteen years.

With years of experience as an experienced event coordinator, she’s adept at helping clients understand and envision every moment of their day. From curating the initial look and feel of the event down to the design and completion of captivating invitations and beautiful on-the-day stationery, she creates unforgettable memories for our clients through stunning design.

Katie’s talent has been finely tuned over her time with Banana Split. She goes above and beyond to ensure that every project stands out with sophistication and creativity, consistently going above and beyond to capture the spark that makes each event truly one of a kind.

Unwavering, precise and truly gifted at all things practical, Greg heads up our onsite crew. It is thanks to his 25 years of experience that Banana Split’s most ambitious events have become reality.

It is both his role and his passion to set the scene and build the stage on which your event will play out. In every aspect of his job, he leads with charm and ease.

He is often the first and last member of our team at an event. There is nothing he hasn’t seen, moved or fixed or a client he hasn’t made laugh.

David oversees the production of all Banana Split events. His technical mind and logistical wizardry set him apart from the rest. With a 20-year career at Banana Split, David truly understands what it takes to bring our incredible events to life and his unrivalled expertise across all things sound and lighting mean a magnificent sensory experience and wonderful atmosphere are at the centre of all of our events

Cristiane is an integral part of the Banana Split family, ensuring bills are paid, invoices are sent and everything finance related ticks along like clockwork. By her own admission, it’s not the most glamorous role in the business but what it lacks in magic, it more than makes up for in importance. Without strict financial control the Banana Split team could not create the wonderful and unique events we are famous for.

Harry serves as the driving force behind the smooth operation of our warehouse. In his role as technical Warehouse Manager, he coordinates the daily tasks that ensure our operation runs seamlessly. Harry’s meticulous attention to detail guarantees that all our warehouse equipment is consistently tested and maintained to the highest of standards. He leaves no stone unturned, and no detail overlooked, ensuring that everything is in its proper place and ready for action.

Charlotte brings a diligent and inventive energy to Banana Split. She is a tireless perfectionist on site and puts every effort into ensuring our clients have the best events possible. Having previously gained 6 years experience working at a globally leading catering company, Charlotte’s career maturity and dynamism mean she is well-versed in all types of events.

Anthony followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the company, meaning we are truly a family business. It’s his charm and flair coupled with his passion for finding exciting talent to match every event that makes him so good at what he does. Anthony focuses on attaining the talent our clients want to see and he is the best there is at this, but his talents don’t stop there. He is also an accomplished event manager.

After originally joining the Banana Split team in 2006, Hannah has returned to us with dedication to ensuring seamless operations and meticulous attention to detail that have earned her a reputation for delivering exceptional events.

Hannah enjoys working under pressure, whether it’s coordinating suppliers, managing timelines, or troubleshooting unforeseen challenges, she is ready to bring your vision to life and ensure your event is nothing short of extraordinary!

Progressing from an event executive to an event director and now our Head of Operations, Clare’s responsibilities encompass the daily management of the team, resource planning, driving best practices, enhancing staff performance, and ensuring that we are planning and delivering the best events in the world!

With an impressive 18-year journey in the events industry, Clare’s expertise extends across a wide range of events, including mass sporting events, private parties, sponsorship partnerships, global brand activations, and employee engagement functions. Central to Clare’s role is supporting directors to create an environment conducive to the growth and development of Banana Split.

Sasha originally joined Banana Split in 2018, after graduating from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelors Degree in International Media and Communications.

After working her way up to Event Coordinator, Sasha left the world of events to set up her own catering company before relocating to Toronto. After returning from her Canadian travels in the summer of 2023, Sasha rejoined the Banana Split team, and is now an Executive Coordinator, working closely with Anthony, in the Entertainment department.