Emma Simpson is an Operations Manager at IMG, where she leads complex live events with clarity, confidence, and a people-first approach. Trusted to oversee large-scale operations, she balances multiple priorities, identifies issues early, and ensures teams stay focused on delivering high-quality, safe, and seamless experiences. Her leadership is grounded in empathy, shaped by her freelance background, and built on creating environments where all staff, from on-site crew to senior stakeholders, can perform at their best.

Passionate about collaboration and sustainability, Emma champions transparency, fair freelancer pay, and practical solutions to rising operational costs. Her expertise spans operations, production, logistics, budgeting, and health and safety, and she is known for mentoring junior team members while sharing knowledge openly across IMG and the wider industry.