Tom Goodwin
Managing Director
As a small child, Tom was never keen on trying new foods. His family soon changed that, and after going to catering college, he flew out to Australia to work as a travelling chef. It was here that he developed his passion for fresh, modern cuisine and, at the tender age of 20,Tom opened his first restaurant.
Now, Tom has over 10 years experience in the events industry after selling his restaurants to focus on events management. He is a strong believer in forging lasting relationships, both personal and professional. Although a self-confessed workaholic, his family manage to keep his feet firmly on the ground.
“Collective Minds says it all – it’s about bringing your thoughts and our creative expertise together to give you an event that takes you beyond your greatest expectations”.
Tom Goodwin
Juan de Caso
Head of Events
When he was 14, Juan was collecting glasses at his local pub. This was enough to give him a taste for the warm atmosphere and friendly, dedicated service required for the event industry, and as soon as he finished school, Juan enrolled on a 2-year diploma course in hospitality.
Juan has been working for Collective Minds and sister company, Stones Events, for the past 2 years. His previous experience includes 9 years as general manager for the Fat Cat group, where he managed 3 of their sites and assisted with the development of further new sites.
Keen, loyal and professional, Juan always ensures that we deliver what is promised. A magnetic character and an excellent communicator, he is dedicated to providing client satisfaction and ensuring the high performance level of our staff. If you want to know what Juan gets up to at the end of his working day, he is the one still saying his goodbyes to the guests or loading the last piece of equipment for the journey home!