Our Directors

Simone Williams
CEO & Director

Simone is an ardent advocate of challenging the status quo. She likes to apply new creative strategies to conventional initiatives. Simone has created and organised hundreds of events over the last 10 years – from large production, multi-streamed, multi speaker business events, through to niche networking events and private VIP dinners. She has a strong background in concept and brand development, marketing and project management and has a keen interest in music and production design.
Email: simone.williams@redcarpet.co.nz

Peter Knowles
Chairman

Peter Knowles, Chairman of Red Carpet Limited, co-founded IML UK Ltd which remains a world leader in the development and supply of innovative electronic voting systems. He has since sold his interest in IML to Computershare. Peter is also Chief Executive Officer of EziComms Australia (Pty) Ltd, which has secured its position as a leading provider of electronic voting systems in Australia. He is also Chief Executive Officer of a new venture, EziComms (NZ) Ltd. Peter’s successful track record in business, his strong IT background and his unequivocal commitment to “meetings with honest outcomes” are integral to his contribution to Red Carpet Ltd.
Email: peter.knowles@redcarpet.co.nz

Our Team

Raga Olga D’silva
Market Development – Asia

Raga’s passion lies in being a part of the change in the world and bringing the world closer to India. She is very ‘customer centric’ in her approach, and ensures that all commitments are met. Raga is an Indian born New Zealander, living in New Zealand since 2001. She is born and bred in Mumbai, India and has a post graduate degree in Marketing. She was Vice President and Branch Head of Lintas Direct (Mumbai) the Direct Marketing division of Lowe Lintas India. Her experience and knowledge in marketing and advertising in New Zealand and in India has helped provide her with the unique insights into the Australasian markets.
Email: raga.dsilva@redcarpet.co.nz

Jason Greiving
Event Manager

Jason has a wealth of experience managing the logistics of an event, including venue management, travel and accommodation, AV management, design, speaker management and project administration. He has been involved in a large variety of events from fashion shows through to large scale business events.
Email: jason.greiving@redcarpet.co.nz

Angela Delecke
Events Marketing & Administration Manager

Angela brings top-notch organizational skills and flawless attention to detail to the Australasian market. She comes from New York City where she spent 6 years managing national concert tours for some of the world’s most renowned orchestras and performing artists. She understands the needs of the talent while creatively negotiating the numerous demands of the production itself. Her extensive experience has allowed her to develop effective processes for guaranteed success.
Email: angela.delecke@redcarpet.co.nz

Claire Bark
Event Manager

Claire has experience is working as a PCO both in New Zealand and in the UK. She has organised and delivered numerous medical, business and training events around the world. With great time management skills and systems management, Claire works well in the excitement and pressure of the events industry.
Email: claire.bark@redcarpet.co.nz

Oliver Knowles
Relationship Manager - Special Projects

Oliver has a strong sales and technical background, with over 8 years experience in various companies in the UK. His career started by managing a business in a highly competitive music market in London, which helped him to understand the needs of business from the ground up. Within BSkyB, he successfully implemented and trained staff in new sales direction and marketing techniques. From his extensive background of working within varied positions, he has both met and exceeded his client’s needs.
Email: oliver.knowles@redcarpet.co.nz

Jeni Shirley
Event Administrator

Jeni’s enthusiasm for life includes being involved in new opportunities for learning and growth. She continually seeks unique elements of the world, and ways to improve the human race. Her skills are based on organisation and resource efficiency; with an awareness of the individual needs of people. Her experience includes personal relations and logistics management for corporate events, educational tours, and business and leisure travel.
Email: jeni.shirley@redcarpet.co.nz