Nigel Mead is a creative director, host, and producer. He has over two decades of experience shaping memorable live events and audience experiences for some of the world’s most recognised brands in travel and beyond. He has worked closely with internal teams at Delta Air Lines – in a relationship spanning 20 years – as well as with United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic on global sales conferences and live events. Nigel also partners with longstanding clients including Avis, Google, CNN and the UnitedHealth Group, helping bring strategic messaging to life through engaging formats and compelling stagecraft. His long-standing relationship with American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) goes far beyond hosting. He is actively involved in the creative development of flagship client engagement events – from messaging and agenda design to speaker preparation and establishing a strong narrative thread. Along with contributing to RFP presentations, he has hosted the company’s prestigious global Pacesetters programme since 2002. Alongside his corporate work, Nigel brings extensive experience as a performer, writer and television producer. He has appeared in more than 100 shows across the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, and has consulted on BAFTA-winning productions. He co-created and produced the hit international series Tricked, and has developed content for Britain’s Got Talent and The Royal Variety Performance. As a live entertainer, his audiences have included Steven Spielberg, Paul McCartney, and over 40 royal families worldwide, including the late Queen Elizabeth II. He is a member of the Inner Magic Circle – one of just 250 magicians globally to hold that distinction - and serves as an examiner, evaluating and guiding magicians hoping to join the world-renowned society.