About
Us

Laurence founded Mediatree in 1998 and was CEO of the business for close to 15 years, building it into an established international investor communication consultancy.  Today she is a Director on the Board a shareholder and is involved on special projects, as well as the Mediatree Thinktank. 

Before starting the company, Laurence worked in Equity Capital Markets in New York and London for almost a decade on deal-related situations.  Today Laurence advises major corporates and high-profile individuals on their narrative and positioning. 

Laurence holds a double BA from Brown University (Political Science and Classics) and a Masters in International Finance from SciencesPo Paris.  She was elected to the World Economic Forum in Davos as a Young Global Leader in 2003.  She was also semi-finalist of the 2001 Times- and EY-sponsored Entrepreneur of the Year award in London. Laurence is an accredited ICF Coach (PCC) and a Coach Supervisor from the world-recognised CSA (Coach Supervision Academy). 

She speaks English, French fluently and knows German. She is passionate about the West Country. 

Fallon Painter is the CEO, a Director on the Board and a shareholder of Mediatree. She joined the company in 2011 and has been involved in, or led, a high number of successful IPO roadshows. 

Fallon has an entrepreneurial background and believes in a hands-on approach. At the age of nineteen, she co-founded her first company specialising in fashion for businesswomen. After selling this business she joined the presidential office of a strategic marketing consultancy based in Madrid, and was involved in setting up the Private Equity division internationally. 

Today Fallon leads the company with a focus on the company’s growth and, importantly, on fostering its distinctive culture. 

Her determination in transforming the industry towards a more sustainable and environmental conscious model drove her to create GreenerRoadshows™ in 2016. Fallon´s vision is to create a service offering that contributes to the decarbonisation of Investor Relations activities. 

Tyrone is the CFO of Mediatree based in the London office. He has over 19 years’ experience in finance, working with a number of professional service firms. 

Tyrone has extensive experience in treasury, operations and financial reporting and accounting, to include: financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and general management of the finance function. 

As CFO, Tyrone oversees all financial activities to ensure stability and growth. This includes managing financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting. Additionally, he provides valuable insights for decision-making, support long-term financial goals, and maintain relationships with stakeholders. 

He instils a culture of accuracy and accountability across the departments that distinguishes the Mediatree service; our reputation for delivering complex events on time and on budget rests on this. 

Tyrone has a keen interest in motorsport and aviation, and holds a Private Pilot’s Licence.

Andrea is Head of Logistics at Mediatree. 

Having joined the Company in January 2018, she has vast experience in the coordination of logistics for IPOs, non-deal roadshows, as well as financial events ranging from Capital Markets Days, Investor Days and AGMs. Andrea focuses on the coverage of the Spanish, Italian and LATAM markets, whilst leading a team of international Logistics Managers. 

She has over 10 years’ experience working in Marketing, Communications and Events both agency-side, in-house corporate (financial/banking) and across the not-for-profit sector. Fluent in Spanish, English and Italian, Andrea holds a Bachelor degree in Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations. 
Jumping at every chance to discover the World, Andrea has managed to cross-off several destinations from her bucket list in the recent years. However, hers is a “one out, one in” list where every set of coordinates is worth exploring. 

Matt is the Production Director for Mediatree. He joined in 2004 and has been involved in managing Mediatree’s complex and concurrent production schedules, overlapping countries and time zones simultaneously without a hitch for decades. 

Matt oversees all technical aspects of the Mediatree events from conception and pre-production, set/stage design and branded collateral production, technical equipment specification to onsite management and post-production. He works with a large array of trusted local AV partners across the globe to specify the required technology to make the event work. 

With more than twenty years’ experience in the financial roadshow industry, Matt has a wealth of experience in conceiving high-end and investor-appropriate events for many companies of all nationalities and sizes. He ensures the standards, integrity of the image, values and brand of our clients are implemented wherever their events are held in the world 

When not working Matt is a keen cyclist, having followed stages of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees. He is also a keen walker, reader & scooterist. 

Andre is a highly focused and creative professional with a remarkable track record in change management, project leadership, and strategic planning. Andre’s passion for helping individuals and organisations make a difference is evident in his expertise in fostering inclusivity, promoting employee wellbeing, and driving positive change. With extensive experience in cross-functional operations and a unique perspective as a neurodivergent individual, Andre brings innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence to any team. 

Throughout his career, Andre has successfully led high-profile projects in both operational efficiency and people management, including roles at Firmdale Hotels, law firms such as Moore Barlow LLP, Boodle Hatfield LLP, and Olswang LLP as well as financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers, CITI and KPMG. His exceptional skills in people management, leadership, strategic execution, and storytelling have been honed through his work with top-tier organisations, making him an invaluable asset in navigating today’s ever-evolving business landscape. 

Sergei is a strategic event architect and Investor Relations specialist, helping publicly listed companies across EMEA deliver financial events in an impactful and engaging way. With a deep understanding of Investor Relations and financial literacy, he ensures that these investor communication opportunities are aligned with corporate objectives, regulatory expectations, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Rejoining Mediatree after a 10-year break during which he worked in business development for various IR services, Sergei brings extensive experience in structuring investor roadshows, Capital Markets Days, and other high-profile financial events. His expertise in event and roadshow strategy, budget optimisation, and supplier negotiations results in cost-effective and seamless execution while maximising the ROI for Mediatree’s clients.

Sergei is now heading up Mediatree’s operation in the Middle East and is committed to driving business growth in the region by delivering innovative event and roadshow solutions tailored to the evolving needs of publicly listed companies in the GCC. He will also be supporting private companies on their IPO journeys in the region. His international perspective, industry knowledge, and hands-on approach make him a valuable partner for organisations seeking to enhance their financial communications through world-class events and roadshows.

Charlie joined Mediatree in 2006. After 2 years of delivering a multitude of deal and non-deal roadshows across Europe, the US and Asia, he was seconded to Hong Kong to launch the Mediatree APAC operations. 

Following a 10-year hiatus working on events ranging from UHNW individuals’ travel, luxury brands events, sporting events as well as financial events, Charlie has returned to the Mediatree fold to lead the Account Management team and focus once more on financial roadshows.  

Charlie thrives on the fast-paced environments of roadshows with only one objective in mind, deliver solutions to our clients. His wealth of on-the-road experience and his quick thinking have been instrumental in the delivery of countless roadshows and events over the last 16 years.  

Charlie is fluent in French and English with conversational Spanish and is a keen golfer and motorcyclist. 

Letizia joined Mediatree in August 2019 as a Logistics Manager. As part of the Logistics team, she manages the end to end logistics for financial events and roadshows, including venue searching, flight bookings, ground transfers, catering and accommodation in Europe, US and Asia. 

Letizia has worked for over 6 years planning conferences and corporate events from pre-production through to execution. Prior to joining Mediatree, Letizia gained a broad range of experience in project planning and coordination of corporate events across multiple industries (advertising, technology, education – to name a few). She has worked for venues as well as for the corporates themselves as a part of their in-house event teams. 

In her free time, she likes to play softball, hiking and discover new countries and cultures and above all, new cuisines! 

Daniel Petrov joined Mediatree in 2018 and has since been instrumental in developing and leading the company’s Design Department. With a keen focus on exceptional design solutions and digital innovations, Daniel has positioned the department at the forefront of creative excellence. His leadership and vision have transformed the way Mediatree approaches design, ensuring that each project not only meets but exceeds client expectations. 

Daniel holds a Master’s degree from the University of Warwick (Warwick Business School) and brings 15 years of extensive experience in Design and Digital Innovation to the table. Over his career, he has successfully led or worked with over 100 satisfied clients worldwide, delivering tailored design solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. His expertise spans a wide range of graphical disciplines, including Slide Design, Physical and Digital Branding, Websites and Microsites, Printing, UI/UX, Illustration, Marketing & Advertising, Packaging, 3D Rendering, HTML Invitations, and much more. Collaborating with all teams within Mediatree, Daniel’s role is pivotal in ensuring cohesive and innovative design across various platforms. 

His background is not limited to design alone; it extends to software development, project management, business innovation, and safety. This multidisciplinary skill set allows him to approach projects holistically, blending creativity with strategic thinking. 

Daniel’s cross-industry experience, attention to detail, and modern approach to design and innovation enable him to deliver professional, efficient, and unique solutions. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of design ensures that Mediatree’s clients receive top-notch, innovative services tailored to their specific needs. 

Caroline joined Mediatree in February 2021 as a Logistics Manager. As part of the Logistics team, she manages the end to end logistics for financial events and roadshows with extensive experience in virtual, hybrid and physical formats. As a French speaker, her main focus is on Mediatree’s French clients including deal and non-deal transactions. 

Caroline did a Masters in Tourism Management in Paris before embarking on some freelance work for various event agencies. She spent 2 years working for Booking.com and another 2 years at Smoozy (a London based Events agency) covering their French market before joining Mediatree. 

Caroline is an avid traveller, is partial to a period drama (think Downton) and loves nothing more than the combination of a good book and a cup of tea leading us to believe that maybe she is English at heart! 

Marcos joined Mediatree in March 2022 as Senior Events Account Manager. In his role, Marcos takes care of our high-profile clients and works hard to deliver successful project management of the most demanding events. He helps with Mediatree’s global clientele focusing on our English speaking, Spanish, and Latin markets. 

As a true globetrotter, living and working in different countries and cultures, Marcos learned how to find solutions for every challenge, adapt fast and look for the best outcome in each situation. He brings a wide experience in planning and producing all sorts of events and tries to always combine his passion for events with his passions for music and art. He expresses himself through playing music as a DJ and learning how to produce exciting new material. 

Marcos is fluent in Spanish and English. Holds a Bachelor degree in Strategic Marketing & Advertising and a Post Graduate Diploma in Events Management.

Anais joined Mediatree in May 2022 as a Senior Account Manager. As part of the Account Management team, Anais is managing a multitude of clients and their events and roadshow projects. She is focusing on the French market while dealing with our global clientele. 

Before Mediatree, Anais worked in sales and events in 5-star hotels for 4 years. She gained a broad range of experience in client and event management with companies coming from all around the world. 

Anais holds a Masters degree in Strategic Marketing and in her spare time she likes to run, play tennis and discover new countries and cultures! 

Mia joined Mediatree in October 2023 as a Sustainability & Carbon Manager. As a part of the Sustainability team, Mia is working on developing GreenerRoadshows by maintaining protocols, databases and calculators up to date in line with latest sustainability standards. She also handles account event calculations and the development of carbon assessment reports for our global clientele. Aside from this, Mia works on internal sustainability initiatives to ensure team engagement.  

Before Mediatree, Mia worked as a carbon focused sustainability consultant for 2.5 years. Her focus was helping clients achieving their sustainability goals through calculating their organisational footprint and creating a carbon reduction pathway through target setting and the implementation of various mitigation strategies tailored to each client. She also has experience in working on WELL and BREEAM building certifications.  

 Mia holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Technology from Imperial College, from which she graduated in 2020. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her dog, friends and family, and playing sports. 

Dan works in Mediatree’s Production and Digital teams as a Junior Graphic Designer. Prior to joining  Mediatree in 2024, he has worked as a designer within marketing, advertising and instructional design. This multi-disciplinary experience has given him a wide range of skills within digital, print and motion design and are skills that he brings to every project. 

Patrice Lambert- de Diesbach is a highly respected expert in Investor Relations & Financial Communication, with 15 years’ experience in CAC 40 companies, including at Orange from October 2011 to April 2024 and at Carrefour from April 2010 to October 2011. This expertise has been rewarded by several successive rankings (Institutional Investor & Extel previously) regularly since 2019, in the top 3 (ranked from 1st to 3rd place) for best European Investor Relations Directors within the European Telecoms sector. Prior to this, he spent around 18 years in the equity capital markets, including 9 years as deputy-Head, Co-Head and then Head of Equity Research (Crédit Mutuel CIC Securities), after several years’ experience as a financial analyst covering a wide range of industrial sectors (utilities, capital goods, defence, automotive, small & mid cap) at various brokers (Exane, UBS/Warburg, Deutsche Bank, HSBC/James Capel). He previously worked as an equity salesman and began his career in auditing (KPMG/Peat Marwick and Mazars). Educational background includes 1993 CIAA (Certified International Investment Analyst), 1992 CNAM (Master de Finance de Marché), 1984 Sciences Po Paris (EcoFi-Finances & Fiscalité), 1982 Université Paris X (licence d’économie/économétrie). 

Patrice Lambert- de Diesbach has also been very active in corporate governance, having held several Board of directors positions in listed companies (Orange Polska in Warsaw: July 2016-July 2023, Orange Belgium in Brussels: May 2014-January 2019), Chairman positions of audit committees (CFOB Compagnie Financière Orange Bank: November 2020-March 2024, Diabeloop: June 2019-June 2023). He also held Boards of directors of unlisted companies (Courbet July 2019 to date, Orange Bank: June 2019-March 2024) and Boards of directors of professional associations or non-profit organisations (CLIFF: May 2014-June 2024, Confrontations Europe: January 2005-October 2015, SFAF “Société Française des Analystes Financiers” February 2008-November 2012). 

Ignacio has just joined the Mediatree team as Country Manager for Spain for the GreenerRoadshows™ solution. 

He is highly experienced in the investment banking world, having worked for different entities covering a high range of products, including M&A, Derivatives, Strategy or Corporate Development. But his key focus during the last years has been the Equity Capital Markets area (i.e. equity offerings, such as IPOs, Rights Issues or ABBs), where he successfully carried out 122 transactions (multiple companies and sectors) raising in total more than €234 Bn., so he is one of the most experienced professionals in ECM throughout Europe. 

More recently, Ignacio founded a company called Udugu Financial Services which provides value adding services in capital markets transactions with an emphasis on equity transactions. 

Ray has been with Mediatree since its inception over 20 years ago and has created a legacy of successful on-the-road implementation that is second to none in our industry. He has played major on-site roles in some of the largest, most successful and longest (3.5 weeks, 4 continents, multiple teams) Financial Roadshows in the company’s history. 

Ray’s immense wealth of experience in Project Management and Event Logistics Management around the globe provides our clients the reassurance, that their Financial Roadshow will be in handled with professionalism and care. 

Ray has pre-produced and executed events ranging from 10 to 6500 participants globally. Due to his seniority, Ray’s work has brought him to work for and accompany all levels of professionals, including Royalty, Heads of State, Media Personalities, Senior Executives of Multi-National Companies, Sponsors, and Delegates etc. 

When not traveling and planning, Ray teaches Aikido (Japanese Martial Art, 5th Dan) and plays Golf with a handicap in single figures. 

Sophia Miller is a Senior Logistics manager at Mediatree and has been with the company since 2013. 

She specialises in non-deal roadshow logistics for our ongoing clients and also works on a number of high-profile IPOs in the French and Italian markets. Her experience in non-deal roadshows, skill in developing client relationships and fluency in English, Italian and French perfectly position her for this role. 

Sophia also has extensive event experience having worked on several Investor Days, AGM’s and group events around the world. 

In her spare time, she is an avid ski/snowboarder spending as much time as possible in the Alps. 

Alex is a Logistics Manager at Mediatree.  He has worked with Mediatree since 2005 and his overall industry experience runs back to 2001. 

He works on all aspects of the logistical processes that are involved in organising a financial roadshow. He specializes in the on the road logistics role and accompanies the management teams that are travelling on their IPO roadshows 

Alex has worked with Executive Management teams from every continent and very quickly gains the trust from the teams when they see that he covers all aspects of the logistical elements that are needed for a successful financial roadshow.