We’re the creative experience agency, building bold activations that make the world smile. We bring ideas to life – amplifying change-makers and planet-positive brands.
Together, we shape the future, delivering unforgettable experiences that connect audiences with your brand. Why settle for another event when we can create a positive experience.
As Managing Director of Positive Experience, Rik leads with calm, sharp instincts, and a passion for exceptional experiences. With a background in live events and brand activations, he combines creativity with operational precision. Career highlights include leading on production at Glade Festival, collaborating on bold brand activations at Amplify, and crafting immersive experiences with Drive Productions, using cutting-edge technology to push experiential marketing boundaries.
RIK HAINES
Managing Director
Michelle is a creative production expert with 15+ years of experience in immersive brand experiences. Specializing in creative direction, technical design, and impactful campaigns, she connects brands with audiences in authentic ways. Career highlights include delivering 50+ industry events annually for D&AD, leading Pinterest’s Beach takeover at Cannes Lions, and managing logistics at Green Man Festival, enhancing its operations for over a decade. Michelle combines creativity, intuition, and sustainability in every project.
MICHELLE FISCHER
Creative Production Director
Tommy oversees production, logistics, and site builds, ensuring everything arrives on time and intact. As Head of Production at Bearded Kitten, Tommy led immersive builds and brand experiences for 9 years. At Secret Garden Party, he started as Head Carpenter, designing festival structures. As a freelancer, Tommy also applied his expertise to various creative production projects across the UK.
TOMMY MANSELL
Production & Operations Director
Victoria leads our sustainability strategy and nurtures new client and partner relationships. As Managing Director of The Frome Independent, she managed and curated the artisan market attracting upto 10k visitors per event. She was part of the launch team at LABS, helping create co-working spaces in London. At Krankbrother, she produced three incredible music festivals in Beckenham Palace Park, London.
VICTORIA ROBINSON
Business Manager + Sustainability Lead
Radka ensures smooth operations and team satisfaction behind the scenes. At Okoru Events, she managed logistics and HR for shows across the UK and Europe. As Front of House Manager at Vaults Festival, Radka delivered unforgettable events. At Alice’s Adventures Underground, Radka coordinated production and managed FOH, balancing magic with precision. She also supported immersive experiences as FOH Assistant at Secret Cinema.
RADKA FICHTNEROVA
HR & Finance Manager
Gordy manages warehouse operations for Positive Experience, ensuring everything runs smoothly. At Riverstation, he oversaw the busy Bristol waterfront restaurant, ensuring top-notch service. As lead barista at Real Coffee, Gordy fueled festival-goers across the UK. He also contributed to creative building and landscaping projects with Wiltshire Construction, supporting various hands-on, independent endeavors.
GORDON THOMSON
Warehouse + Logistics Manager
Jemma is an expert at planning, organising, and making things happen—whether behind the scenes or hands-on at live events. At Yeovil College, Jemma produced, stage-managed, and performed in shows, earning double star distinctions. Jemma joined Positive Experience as a Producer at 19 and is now one of our most trusted freelancers. Jemma also founded Shaftesbury Fresh Minds CIC to improve local quality of life and green spaces.
JEMMA BALL
Producer
Apollo keeps the wheels turning behind the scenes by supporting pre-production, coordinating departments, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Apollo hosted her first live event in 2024—a sold-out 1,000-capacity DnB Halloween party in Frome with Exaltation Events. She worked at Green Man Festival with Positive Experience and has expertly stage-managed countless major artists at her local venue, the Cheese and Grain.
APOLLO DENDY
Assistant Producer
Harriet works as a Production Manager at Positive Experience, bringing a wealth of experience to the team. She ran Cube Coffee, a successful coffee van, for four years before joining us. Harriet also owns Yes Mate Productions Inc., a US-based company specializing in renting lighting desks for large-scale world tours. Currently freelancing for Ethical Staffing, she takes on festival stewarding roles throughout the year. Her diverse background includes managing 999 ambulance control, training staff, and working with young adults with special needs, in addition to a wide range of festival roles from 2007 to 2025.
HARRIET LA TROBE
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Chris combines design, fabrication, and production expertise to turn ideas into real-world experiences. Working with the creative team, he designs, manages, and builds bespoke activations and events. With a background in brand management and live production, he blends commercial insight with practical know-how. Career highlights include growing Cazcabel Tequila globally, leading builds at Positive Experience, and 20 years supporting Green Man Festival’s iconic bars.
CHRIS HARE
Designer, Fabricator and Production Manager
Georgie thrives on exciting, creative briefs and bringing them to life. At Apothem Labs, she fundraised the start-up and launched it in Harvey Nichols, collaborating with Made Thought, CALM, Cult Beauty, and Soho Home. Through Sister Suppers, she held sell-out seasonal retreats across the UK and Mexico. Georgie also co-produced Crocs’ annual sales meeting in Madrid, finally putting her Spanish degree to use.
GEORGIE JADWAT
Creative Producer
TOMMY BAYNHAM
WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT
Dan brings big ideas to life by balancing creativity, logistics, and everything in between to deliver standout experiences. Highlights include supporting Ordnance Survey’s TV, online, and social campaign, shifting the brand from ‘known’ to understood; delivering Blank Street’s ‘Cycle-Thru’ activation on Clapham Common, pairing coffee with cycling; and leading Canon Europe’s Shutter Stories podcast, growing it into the UK’s top 10% in just two years.
DANIEL NEWMAN
Producer and Project Manager
Stan brings clients’ ideas to life in 3D, from concept to final build. He mastered speed, precision, and perfect orders during three years at McDonald's. A Product Design graduate from Bournemouth Uni, he has a knack for problem-solving and creativity. At JD Sports, he kept stockrooms running smoothly. Two weeks in garages gave him hands-on experience with MOTs, wheels, and brake pads.
STANLEY JENKINSON
Junior 3D Designer