About Us
We understand just how complex, time-consuming, and stressful event planning can be especially when you’re managing multiple events or working with a growing team. It’s no small task to keep everything aligned and running smoothly, and the pressure can quickly build up.
We’re a group of driven, experienced entrepreneurs from the technology, events, and software industries. With years of insight between us, we’ve experienced first hand the challenges that come with organising events balancing logistics, people, and deadlines, often all at once.
That’s exactly why we created CIRCOLO.
We knew there had to be a better way. A simpler, smarter way to design, plan, and manage events from start to finish. So, we put in the time. Thousands of hours, in fact. Along with significant resources and energy, we’ve developed a platform that’s built with real event organisers in mind.
CIRCOLO is designed to support any event, anywhere, at any time. Whether it’s a small birthday gathering or a large, multi-day conference, our goal is to make event planning easier, more streamlined, and more enjoyable.
We’re here to help you focus on what really matters: creating great experiences.
We're changing the way people
manage events
At Circolo, we believe event planning shouldn’t be overwhelming, exclusive, or reserved for professionals. Our mission is to make managing and running events simpler, smarter, and more accessible for everyone whether you’re coordinating a large-scale production or hosting something close to home.
We’re a passionate team of creatives, technologists, and event lovers who’ve seen first-hand how chaotic planning can get. That’s why we built Circolo to bring clarity to the chaos. With powerful tools like guest and RSVP tracking, budgeting, task management, and live event runsheets, Circolo helps you stay organised, collaborate easily, and pull off memorable events with confidence.
No matter the size or type of event, Circolo is designed to support you every step of the way.
Meet The Team
Vanessa Winter
Founder & CEO
Vanessa is an experienced senior executive in the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector with a demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational advice to help companies achieve their growth goals.
Over more than 20 years in the marketing and technology sectors, Vanessa has developed high-level skills in multiple industries across strategic branding, positioning, marketing, business development, human resources, and strategic operations.
Her previous experience includes Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Brand Manager of global job management software company simPRO Group.
Lynelle Hills
Chief Financial Officer
Lynelle is an experienced SaaS executive who has worked with a range of high-growth companies across various sectors and has held senior executive positions with simPRO Software Group and Timely.
She has worked extensively with SaaS businesses from start-up to scale and helped them build strong financial foundations and rapid growth structures.
As Chief Financial Officer at CIRCOLO, Lynelle is responsible for building a robust business infrastructure and assembling the high-performing teams required to deliver on the company’s global growth plans.
Ian Dwyer
Head of customer success & onboarding
Ian has more than 40 years of experience working in customer success management, entrepreneurial leadership, and long-range planning.
He is highly skilled in leading and collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple departments, as well as third-party companies.
Ian has worked in the SaaS sector for more than two decades with a diverse range of roles and responsibilities, including Onboarding, Customer Support, Implementation, Project Management and Technical Pre-Sales.
Andrew Nash
Head of Sales & Marketing
Andrew is a senior marketing and sales executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-impact campaigns and teams across global markets.
He has held roles including Head of Marketing, VP and Country Manager for APAC, and Founder of a successful London-based agency, working with both startups and major international brands.
With deep expertise in brand and campaign management, he successfully launched a SaaS product into the APAC region, building and executing the strategic vision for market entry.
Andrew brings strong financial acumen, a proven ability to build and scale high-performing teams, and a track record of securing top-tier partnerships.
