About PEAK XV Events

A highly skilled Event Director and Project Manager (SMSTS Qualified)  with wide-ranging experience working on challenging projects around the world, Kirt has created and delivered award-winning large scale events, from running a London2012 Olympic venue, to organising Guinness World Record breaking adventures in remote locations.

Kirt specialises in delivering logistically challenging events, whether they be greenfield-build, exclusive sporting events, such as Chestertons Polo in the Park (London), Polo in the Port (Montenegro), Gulf Concours (Dubai) and Coutts Polo at the Palace (Abu Dhabi), or unique event ideas in the world’s most remote locations, including the Himalayas (Nokia Cricket on Everest) and the South Pole (Massey Ferguson Antarctica 2).

During the pandemic, Kirt diverted his project management skills to assist in the combatting of Covid19, implementing a number of project firsts for various public sector bodies, including the London boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and Croydon, as well as the South East London Clinical Commissioning Group.

Post-pandemic, Kirt launched PEAK XV Events as his consultancy business. Since launching PeakXV in 2022, Kirt is proud to have helped deliver a number of high profile events in various roles including:

Project Director – Multiple venues (Mahiki, Back Stage VIP, International Paddock, Hanger Paddock), British Grand Prix, Silverstone 2024 (for Gorilla Events)

Project Director - Fan Zone and Welcome Party for LIV Golf Adelaide 2024 (for Red Door Live)

Site Manager / Principal Contractor (George Square Festival Site and Road Race) – UCI World Cycling Championships 2023 in Glasgow (for GL Events)

Tour Director – Ritz Carlton Grand Tour, UAE & Oman Luxury Car Rally 2023

Event Director & Principal Designer – Chestertons Polo in the Park 2023

Event Director & Principal Designer – Chestertons Polo in the Park 2022

Control Room Manager, (Green Park Control Room) - Operation Golden Orb (King Charles II  Coronation)

Site Manager / Principal Contractor (Athletes Village) - Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 (for Arena Group Ltd)

Event Director - Polo in the Port 2022 (Porto Montenegro)

Tour Director - Planning and delivery of Rugby League World Cup promotional ‘Giant Trophy Tour’ for Event 360 / RLWC

Mentor - for operations team @ Sportgate International Ltd and  Gorilla Events Ltd (Ongoing)

Kirt is available on a contract basis as an Event Director, Project Manager, Site manager or Production Manager for events, expeditions or other complex projects, as well as offering advice to event or adventure organisers looking to get an idea off the ground.

Kirt is London based and available to work on projects anywhere in the world. 
Contact Kirt to explore your next project.

Richard 'Kirt' Kirtley

CORE SKILLS:

  • Event planning & delivery

  • Project planning & management

  • Event / overlay design & planning

  • Budget control (£5M +)

  • Event documentation

  • Stakeholder management
    (inc. luxury venues & local authorities)

  • CDM management

  • Car tour design & management

  • Supplier negotiation

  • Greenfield site event design & build management

  • Site Management (SMSTS Qualified)

Richard ‘Kirt’ Kirtley