WHO ARE FUTUREPRINT?

FuturePrint is a content platform dedicated to the development of new print tech. The site contains interviews with the people behind the tech, with thought leaders, experts and featuring ‘deep dive’ reports that align with our mission to help print tech grow into new markets.

OUR TEAM

FRAZER CHESTERMAN co-founder

Frazer began his working life in recruitment, then publishing, then events and has over 25 years of experience running events in diverse markets.

Since 2003, he has operated within the printing industry by joining FESPA and led an ailing exhibition business in decline and turned it around into the market-leading business success it is today. In 2011, he and Marcus Timson formed FM Brooks, a JV with Mack Brooks Exhibitions, to launch new shows for new print markets. The InPrint Show is now the leading globally recognised event for industrial Print technology. In 2019, he sold the business to RELX.
FM Future is a Print community of over 16,000 members and specialises in helping print businesses connect via social media, Live and Virtual events and their online Digital Platform – FuturePrint.

MARCUS TIMSON co-founder

Marcus joined the print sector in 2006 when he joined FESPA and became Sales & Marketing Director, helping to grow the event business into a global entity and market leader.

In 2011, he left along with MD Frazer Chesterman, to establish FM Brooks which became part of the Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group. During this time, they launched InPrint Show which ran in Germany, Italy and the US. In 2019, they sold InPrint to RELX.
Since then, together, he established FM Future and launched FuturePrint which is a fast-growing online digital platform, community and virtual, and now live, event organiser with over 16,000 global subscribers.

edward chesterman
Community & content Executive

Edward is a communications and marketing professional specialising in writing, social media, and strategic marketing.

He built his reputation by having previously worked with FM Future on their virtual summit in 2020, supporting digital content and audience engagement, and more recently hosting the AI for industrial print conference in Munich this year, leading industry dialogue and innovation across evolving technology and print markets globally today.

KELLY TAYLOR
Head of Finance

Kelly is known as the 'fixer'! As the Business Coach, Kelly is both dedicated and driven to help Business Owners achieve their vision.

In her own words, Kelly "loves to get under the bonnet of a business", so she may be best placed to offer the right solutions for the organisation. Possessing a strong background in finance, Kelly is particularly gifted at implementing models and processes, in order for businesses to grow and perform at their optimal level.
Outside of work, Kelly has a diploma in canine behaviour and training, she owns three dogs and 2 horses.

Cindy Cooper - EventS & Accounts Director

Cindy has a wealth of business-to-business and business-to-consumer experience and expertise in the areas of marketing, advertising, management and logistics.

Prior to joining FuturePrint, she had successfully been managing and organising photography exhibitions across the UK.
Cindy worked with Frazer and Marcus 26 years ago in business to business publishing, before moving on to launch and develop a family publishing and events company. During this time, she was part of a team setting up a prestigious annual industry awards and exhibition event.
Cindy has excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, ensuring the smooth operation of any event.

stefanie thiele - Event Delivery Manager

Stefanie Thiele is a highly experienced event delivery and exhibition project manager, renowned for her expertise in launching and managing major industry events. She played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the InPrint Show in Hannover and Munich, and since has successfully run events in Munich focused on the airport industry.

Stefanie Thiele is a seasoned event delivery and exhibition project manager, with a distinguished track record in launching flagship trade shows. After earning an MA with distinction in Event Management from the University of Westminster, she joined FM Brooks Exhibitions Group in January 2012. In that capacity, she played a pivotal role in launching the InPrint Show in both Hannover and Munich, overseeing all aspects from concept and planning to execution. With deep expertise in coordinating complex exhibitions, she brings precise organisation, strong stakeholder engagement, and strategic delivery to every project she leads.

Elena Knight - Marketing & Content Director

Elena is a freelance marketing specialist with over 17 years of experience in B2B & B2C sectors and has expertise in digital marketing, marketing strategy and end-to-end event management.

Most recently she has been working in the wine and finance sectors and is now thrilled to be returning to the print industry. Back in the day, Elena spent over 8 years working with printhead manufacturers, ink manufacturers and OEM’s, giving her an in-depth market knowledge.
Having grown up in Germany with a Spanish mother, Elena is fluent in both languages. She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing & Social Media.