Paul Reed
Chief Executive of AIF | London [GB]
As Chief Executive of AIF, Paul is responsible for leading the UK’s leading festival representative body. AIF’s 65-member festivals have a combined capacity of over 785,000, contributing more than £200m to the UK economy annually. Paul manages day-to-day operations alongside implementing strategic development and growth, also overseeing partnerships, campaigns, events, communications, media appearances and membership development.
Paul Reed is senior executive and manager, with 15 years of experience across the live music industry. His experience ranges from starting out as an independent gig promoter to managing operations on major events and leading the Association of Independent Festivals – a national trade association and the UK’s leading festival representative body.