WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF REAL LIFE

We are not shaped by what we’re told. We are shaped by how we feel.
Not by what we scroll past, but by what we experience.





About us

Collaborate was founded on a simple belief: experience has the power to change how people feel about brands — and drive measurable impact.

From our beginnings as a production agency, we’ve evolved into an independent, strategic global brand experience partner. Today, we bring together strategists, creatives, producers and collaborators across disciplines and continents.

What hasn’t changed is our belief in experience as a catalyst for emotion, connection and growth.

A WORD FROM OUR CLIENTS

“Over the last few years, we’ve seen a clear shift in beauty customer behaviour, with experience becoming central to how people discover and engage with brands.

We wanted to bring this incredible offering to life in a meaningful, immersive way, and the Boots Beauty House Party did exactly that. The response exceeded expectations, welcoming over 3,000 visitors.

Most importantly, the impact was tangible, with 70% of attendees saying they were more likely to shop at Boots after the event.”

Stephanie Williams
Head of Marketing, BeaUty – Boots UK

“We know many consumers still feel unsure about taking on DIY car maintenance. That’s where the eBay Garage came in, sparking that hands-on mindset and empowering people to build confidence with eBay by their side.

The brief was to cut through the noise at F1 Silverstone and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, events where eBay was an unexpected brand. The result was standout visibility and consistently strong engagement, with the stand drawing impressive crowds throughout both festival weekends.”


Sam Miao
Brand Marketing Manager – eBay

“At Goodwood Festival of Speed, we began with nothing more than a 35x20m patch of grass and a blank sheet of paper. Less than three months later, that empty field had become a custom 35x20m superstructure that welcomed over 75,000 visitors and set the scene for the global reveal of Hyundai’s IONIQ 6N.

Collaborate stood with us from concept to delivery – co-creating an ambitious, multi-layered experience that surpassed our KPIs and set a new benchmark for Hyundai. This was more than a launch – it was a defining brand moment.”


Jaewook Lee
Senior Manager - Hyundai Team N

"Collaborate truly understood the challenge and delivered an experience that not only celebrated the JD x Nike partnership but also inspired our senior team.”









Frankie Matthews
Brand Activation Manager – JD

"100% would be my recommendation to go to Collaborate. Everyone was raving about the event, it set the standard of how we show up externally"

Germaine Biles
Strategic Head of Category Development

LEADERSHIP

We live in a world of infinite content and diminishing attention. Most brand communication is designed to be seen, scrolled past, and forgotten.

Experience changes that. It creates presence. It creates connection. It creates emotion that people carry with them.

Through shared experience, brands don’t interrupt people — they invite them in.

For over nine years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s most ambitious brands to bring their ideas to life.

1,000+

Experiences delivered

100+

Global brands partnered

9

Industry awards

5

Regions worldwide

Top Performing Global Experiential Agency

The Drum Honors 2025

Our clients include eBay, Hyundai, Nike, Qatar Airways, Aston Martin, KDDI and JD.

Together, we help brands acquire new customers, launch products, drive footfall, increase relevance and build lasting loyalty — not through broadcast, but through participation.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Ben McMahon
Founder & CEO

Part entrepreneur, part boss. Ben epitomises Collaborate: our vision, our values and our outputs.

Luke Daniels
Chief Operating Officer

A founding member of Collaborate. Luke heads up our operations, project delivery and production teams globally.

Abi Simpson
Finance Director

Abi plays a critical role in supporting the agency’s global evolution, helping turn ambition into sustainable growth and long-term partnership.

Ross Oxenham
Head of Project Delivery

Delivering on our promises – that’s what Ross allows us to do. A founding member of Collaborate. He transforms our ideas into real life experiences.

Andrew Walker
Executive Creative Director

Bold ideas, built to be remembered. Andrew defines the creative vision at Collaborate, eading an incredible team of creatives across the world.

Chris Ambidge
Client & Commercial Officer

Chris solves problems and gets us as close to perfection as he possibly can. The ultimate inspirer of trust and respect. You want him in the room and in your corner.

Lucy Bairner
Sales & Marketing Director

A hustler with heart. Often the first face clients meet on their journey, Lucy connects brands with experiences that bring their ambition to life.

Nina Boden
Director of People & Culture

Encouraging collaboration all day every day. Nina creates a working environment where collaborators across the world can deliver their very best work.

JOIN US

Listed by The Sunday Times in the Top 50 Best Places to Work two years running, we’re always looking for talented people ready to create experiences that matter.

Alongside permanent roles, we also work with freelancers through our Talent on Tap network — bringing the right people into the experiences we create, wherever they happen.

3D Designer
Studio
Europe
Full-time

The visionary. The creator. The problem-solver.

A creative problem-solver who brings ideas into three dimensions. Working closely with the Creative Director, you design immersive environments for events and brand experiences — developing concepts, sketches, and detailed 3D visuals that help bring projects to life. From trade shows to large-scale experiential campaigns, your work combines creativity, technical skill, and spatial thinking to shape how audiences experience a brand.

Office Manager
People & Culture
Europe
Full-time

The operator. The problem solver. The environment shaper.

The operational backbone of our workplace. As Office Manager, you ensure our HQ runs smoothly day to day — managing facilities, compliance, suppliers, and internal logistics so the team can focus on doing their best work. Through organisation, problem-solving, and a visible supportive presence, you help create a professional and welcoming environment that reflects the standards of the business.

Project Lead
Project Delivery
Europe
Full-time

The orchestrator. The planner. The execution expert.

The driving force behind bringing our experiences to life. As Project Lead, you oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of immersive brand experiences, events, and activations — ensuring every project runs smoothly from concept through to execution. Balancing creativity with operational precision, you manage resources, timelines, and teams to deliver work that exceeds client expectations.

Senior Marketing & Content Manager
Sales & Marketing
Europe
Full-time

The creator. The storyteller. The culture champion.

The strategist and storyteller behind our brand. As Senior Marketing and Content Manager, you shape and deliver Collaborate Global’s marketing strategy while leading the creation of content that showcases our work, culture, and creative thinking. Working across teams and markets, you help position the agency globally, drive new business opportunities, and ensure our voice resonates with audiences around the world.