Alister de Ternant

Managing Director , AE (Associate Events)

Alister is founder, owner and MD of Associate Events, (AE). With over 20 years of events industry experience Alister has worked on some of the worlds most recognisable events and creative campaigns - with a passion for breaking the boundaries, leading from the front and challenging the status quo, he has built AE into one of the fastest growing all service agencies in the UK - with a notable client retention rate of 96.2% AE continued to break the mould with not only its loyal clientele (and friends!) but with those anew. Alister is a happily married father with two daughters, and owns 15 sheep! He is a keen skier and enjoys life (and cars) in the fast lane, enjoying anything adrenalin led! AE was born from a passion for developing dynamic and unique events and elevating brand experience. It is a full-service, award-winning events and marketing agency that transforms concepts into globally acclaimed experiences. Since 2010, they have been a trusted partner for clients seeking standout events, bold brand storytelling, and immersive marketing solutions. Specialising in concept-to-completion project management, AE's expertise spans live and virtual events, creative production, marketing strategy, impactful communication and brand management. Headquartered in Leicester, with international reach, AE's clients are predominantly from the Technology, Military & Defence, Luxury, and Hospitality sectors.