Team
Gwen Langlands
Fiona Pengelly
Claire Grady
Marie Sanchez
Gwen Langlands
Gwen’s position within PLATINUM ONE (Scotland) Ltd is as Events Director. Gwen has extensive experience in the development of high-profile luxury events for top corporate clients. Her attention to detail and client-focus has brought her to the top of her profession, and she is considered by many to be the finest Event Organiser in Scotland.
Gwen is fluent in French, spent several years working internationally and has highly developed interpersonal and intercultural skills.
When she’s not organising events, Gwen tries to squeeze in some fitness time. Having attended the Royal Ballet School and danced previously with Scottish Ballet, Gwen is a qualified dance instructor and does some guest teaching from time to time.
glanglands@platinumonegroup.com
Fiona Pengelly
Fiona has many years experience in the Incentive and Events industry and joined PLATINUM ONE early in 2007, her fundamental role being the development of the Italian market. Through sales trips, close client liaison and skilled negotiation, Fiona has built an impressive world wide client base. Fiona’s knowledge of the Scottish product, attention to detail and flair for creative programmes means her customers are guaranteed an unforgettable experience during their visit. Fiona always approaches her work with enthusiasm and her clients can always rely on a first class attitude at all times.
Fiona also manages our thriving online venue finding service found at www.venuesscotland.com.
Fiona graduated in Marketing and Italian before embarking on several work placement trips to Italy. These trips cemented her love for all things Italian and she is a frequent visitor to the country. Her interests outside of work include reading, skiing and spending time with her family.
fpengelly@platinumonegroup.com
Claire Grady
Claire joined the PLATINUM ONE events team in August 2007 as part of the Export Orientation Programme. In 2006 she gradutated from NUI Galway with an Honours BComm International with Spanish.
Since then she has spent time both working and living in Spain. Having spent a year working for the Spanish Department of Education as an English teacher in a Bilingual Secondary School she decided to return home to Ireland and get a real job!
Claire is working across both the Sports and Events sides of the business having spent some time also in our Dublin office. She is currently enjoying Edinburgh and all it has to offer.
In her spare time (whenever that is) she attends dance classes and tries to get to the gym as often as possible. She also enjoys going to the theatre, concerts and is currently learning how to play the guitar.
cgrady@platinumonegroup.com
Marie Sanchez
Marie moved to Edinburgh and joined Platinum One Scotland in March 2008. Already very knowledgeable on the Scottish tourism industry, her previous role was managing the incoming travel department for another agency. Her focus was mainly on leisure; however world wide corporate clients also came under her remit.
Marie has vast experience in different sectors, having worked within both public and private institutions. When Marie is not working, she likes cooking and loves art. She is also firmly attached to her Spanish roots and takes Flamenco lessons.
msanchez@platinumonegroup.com