Meet The Team
Our People
Here at LIBRA we pride ourselves on being highly organised, motivated and innovative in the creation and delivery of your event concepts. Our core team has a wealth of experience in all aspects of event delivery both in-person and virtually.
Ross Licence
Ross co-founded LIBRA events and has over 20 years experience managing and delivering in-person and virtual conferences, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, congresses, exhibitions and festivals. Before founding LIBRA Ross worked in a variety of positions within the events industry including in-house and agency. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from The University of Dundee and on his return to Northern Ireland achieved a Masters degree in Marketing from the University of Ulster. He is also a full member of ABPCO, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers. He recently completed the Digital Event Strategist Certification.
His key areas of expertise lie in corporate events, business development, marketing and brand management and financial and budget management.
Judith Brannigan
Judith co-founded LIBRA events and has over 20 years’ experience in the industry, having delivered thousands of varying event formats both in-person and virtually, including conferences, awards ceremonies, concerts, sporting events, exhibitions and festivals. Judith has worked in-house in
Belfast’s largest venues including the SSE Arena and the King’s Hall before becoming Show Director of the Food and Drink Show NI 2013 and 2014. She has a BA Hons in Management Practice, is IOSH
trained and has recently completed the COVID Supervisor certification. Judith specialises in operations, health & Safety and the management of consumer and trade events. She is a full member of ABPCO, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers.
Anne Doherty
Anne has over thirty years’ event management, public relations and marketing experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors and has delivered over 120 International conferences in the UK and Ireland. LIBRA merged with Happening Conference and events in 2019.
Since then Anne brings her invaluable experience and knowledge to consult and advise on LIBRA projects. Her team management and client liaison skills have become integral to LIBRA’s success.
Since then Anne brings her invaluable experience and knowledge to consult and advise on LIBRA projects. Her team management and client liaison skills have become integral to LIBRA’s success.
Kerry-Anne Brannigan Ferreira
Kerry-Ann is an accomplished legal professional and director with a flair for crafting unique, engaging writing products. With international corporate experience, she has successfully collaborated with various industries, including medical, educational, pharmaceutical, and high-end businesses. Kerry-Ann holds degrees in Law and English, is a certified Proof-reader and Editor, and is affiliated with the International Compliance Association and Compliance Institute. Passionate about enhancing communication, she is dedicated to developing content that drives business success. For four years, she has contributed her expertise to LIBRA and their clients, producing meaningful, high-quality content.
Denise Brennan
Denise has over ten years’ experience in a variety of event roles, ranging from Venue Events
Manager at the Waterfront and Ulster Halls to VIP Suites as Hospitality Manager at the SSE Arena.
Denise has worked with LIBRA as a freelance Event Manager since 2015. She has delivered a wide variety of event formats for a selection of our public and private sector clients. Denise is a level- headed event professional who prides herself on problem solving and great client relationships.
Denise has worked with LIBRA as a freelance Event Manager since 2015. She has delivered a wide variety of event formats for a selection of our public and private sector clients. Denise is a level- headed event professional who prides herself on problem solving and great client relationships.
Deborah Emerson
Debs has over 20 years’ experience in event management and the management of promotional
events and activations. Having managed teams delivering events and campaigns for some of the
biggest household names such as Renault, Sky, Tesco, and Ikea, Debs is a safe pair of hands onsite.
Debs is a people person who loves to work on delegate registration and as sponsorship and speaker liaison roles for LIBRA.
Debs is a people person who loves to work on delegate registration and as sponsorship and speaker liaison roles for LIBRA.
Ross Licence
Ross co-founded LIBRA events and has over 20 years experience managing and delivering in-person and virtual conferences, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, congresses, exhibitions and festivals. Before founding LIBRA Ross worked in a variety of positions within the events industry including in-house and agency. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from The University of Dundee and on his return to Northern Ireland achieved a Masters degree in Marketing from the University of Ulster. He is also a full member of ABPCO, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers. He recently completed the Digital Event Strategist Certification.
His key areas of expertise lie in corporate events, business development, marketing and brand management and financial and budget management.
Judith Brannigan
Judith co-founded LIBRA events and has over 20 years’ experience in the industry, having delivered thousands of varying event formats both in-person and virtually, including conferences, awards ceremonies, concerts, sporting events, exhibitions and festivals. Judith has worked in-house in
Belfast’s largest venues including the SSE Arena and the King’s Hall before becoming Show Director of the Food and Drink Show NI 2013 and 2014. She has a BA Hons in Management Practice, is IOSH
trained and has recently completed the COVID Supervisor certification. Judith specialises in operations, health & Safety and the management of consumer and trade events. She is a full member of ABPCO, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers.
Anne Doherty
Anne has over thirty years’ event management, public relations and marketing experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors and has delivered over 120 International conferences in the UK and Ireland. LIBRA merged with Happening Conference and events in 2019.
Since then Anne brings her invaluable experience and knowledge to consult and advise on LIBRA projects. Her team management and client liaison skills have become integral to LIBRA’s success.
Since then Anne brings her invaluable experience and knowledge to consult and advise on LIBRA projects. Her team management and client liaison skills have become integral to LIBRA’s success.
Kerry-Anne Brannigan Ferreira
Kerry-Ann is an accomplished legal professional and director with a flair for crafting unique, engaging writing products. With international corporate experience, she has successfully collaborated with various industries, including medical, educational, pharmaceutical, and high-end businesses. Kerry-Ann holds degrees in Law and English, is a certified Proof-reader and Editor, and is affiliated with the International Compliance Association and Compliance Institute. Passionate about enhancing communication, she is dedicated to developing content that drives business success. For four years, she has contributed her expertise to LIBRA and their clients, producing meaningful, high-quality content.
Denise Brennan
Denise has over ten years’ experience in a variety of event roles, ranging from Venue Events
Manager at the Waterfront and Ulster Halls to VIP Suites as Hospitality Manager at the SSE Arena.
Denise has worked with LIBRA as a freelance Event Manager since 2015. She has delivered a wide variety of event formats for a selection of our public and private sector clients. Denise is a level- headed event professional who prides herself on problem solving and great client relationships.
Denise has worked with LIBRA as a freelance Event Manager since 2015. She has delivered a wide variety of event formats for a selection of our public and private sector clients. Denise is a level- headed event professional who prides herself on problem solving and great client relationships.
Deborah Emerson
Debs has over 20 years’ experience in event management and the management of promotional
events and activations. Having managed teams delivering events and campaigns for some of the
biggest household names such as Renault, Sky, Tesco, and Ikea, Debs is a safe pair of hands onsite.
Debs is a people person who loves to work on delegate registration and as sponsorship and speaker liaison roles for LIBRA.
Debs is a people person who loves to work on delegate registration and as sponsorship and speaker liaison roles for LIBRA.
LIBRA events also have a team of experienced freelance event professionals on call for any project, to include registration staff, stage managers, ushers, admin, event managers and promotional staff.
