Adrian Newton

Adrian Newton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the events and media sectors. Currently serving as the Commercial and Events Director at New Scientist since October 2018, Adrian previously held the position of Director at Principia SI Ltd from January 2018 to December 2019, focusing on business consultancy for these sectors. Adrian's earlier roles at UBM plc spanned a decade, during which Adrian held various group director positions, overseeing global businesses that catered to Aviation, Technology, Safety, and Leisure sectors, controlling a notable portfolio that included major events and conferences. Prior to UBM, Adrian worked as a Publisher at CMP and as Advertisement Director at The Builder Group. Adrian earned a BA (Economics) from The University of Manchester in 1994.