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  • Sean Creighton

    Director

    One of the original founder partners of VCG in 2004, Sean has a wealth of experience in the Fixed Fee industry. Immediately prior to starting VCG Sean spent a number of years running his own show at an agency specialising in consumer promotions and before that was Client Services Director at another agency. Sean is a devoted West Ham United supporter and therefore can often be seen on a Monday morning cursing the previous Saturday's result!

  • Richard Vernon

    Director

    Our numbers man! Richard trained at PWC before qualifying as ACA in 1997. He then found himself in the Fixed Fee industry quickly accelerating to Finance Director before becoming a founder partner of VCG in 2004. Still harbours some loyalty to Southampton FC after spending several years on the South coast at university. Richard has two daughters studying at university.

  • Ed Gray

    Managing Director

    A promotional marketing veteran with 30 years’ experience working with famous brands. Pragmatic, helpful and thoughtful, he is well equipped to tackle the challenges facing the marketing activation industry, as well as agencies and promoters. When not leading the busy UK team, Ed might be paddleboarding on the Thames, baking sourdough, trying to improve his painting skills or travelling.

  • Jason Waghorn

    Director

    Jason joined VCG in 2019 after an 18-year career working in some of the UK’s leading brand activation agencies in both senior client service and planning roles. Having worked across a diverse range of sectors he understands both the strategic and practical challenges agencies and brands face. Outside of work Jason leads a busy family life with 2 energetic boys whilst trying to keep fit himself cycling and hitting the gym.

  • Chris Arnold

    Business Director

    Chris joined VCG in 2021 following 20-years within the Publicis Groupe. He has a breadth of experience working with a wide range of well-known brands. Chris has a keen interest in data and analytics as well as expertise in media and website development. He loves to solve problems and enjoys competition outside of work too; playing and watching many sports. With three daughters he gets plenty of entertainment and exercise.

  • Jackie Jeffries

    Finance Manager

    Our head of Finance Jackie has been with VCG since 2008. Keeping track of global finances, making sure bills are paid and accounts are up to date. Jackie also oversees the day to day running of our office, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
    She has a very busy domestic life too with two teenage daughters and a husband to look after.

  • Hayley Reilly

    Operations Manager

    Hayley joined VCG in 2018 after 32 years in the banking industry. As our Operations Manager, Hayley brings to the business her experience in operational activities, management skills and customer service relations.
    Outside of work Hayley has a very busy schedule with her husband, looking after 3 teenagers; running their girls to Gymnastics and dance lessons and their son to rugby.