Alistair Smith is managing director of Playbook Media, the company behind The Stage and the Bookseller. He was editor of The Stage from 2014 to 2026. He is also the chair of theatre careers charity Get Into Theatre.

Ludovica D'Angelo is Chief Publishing Officer at Total Politics, where she leads publishing strategy across a portfolio of leading political and public sector brands.

With extensive experience in publishing leadership, product development and commercial strategy, Ludovica has driven the launch of new products, diversified revenue streams and led major transformation projects across print and digital. She is passionate about building high-performing teams and creating publishing experiences that deliver value for specialist audiences. Outside work, Ludovica is passionate about equality in and beyond the workplace, as well as books, cakes, earrings and long hikes.

Last year’s winner of the Editor of the Year award, Andy has worked in B2B trade media for almost 32 years on titles covering food, engineering, business continuity and electronic security. He has been the editor of Professional Security Installer magazine since 2012 and has introduced webinars, podcasts and seminars to the portfolio. His family doesn’t understand what he does all day.

Richard Jones is Sales Director at Pensord and has almost 20 years' experience in the printing, publishing and mailing industry. Working closely with publishers across the UK, he specialises in magazine and book production, combining commercial expertise with an in-depth understanding of print manufacturing and distribution. Passionate about quality, innovation and continuous improvement, Richard is committed to helping clients achieve exceptional quality and value in an ever-evolving industry.