Michelle Calder

Commercial Revenue Growth Leader

Dynamic, entrepreneurial partnerships and commercial leader with 15+ years’ experience driving high-value partnerships, sponsorships, business development and strategic revenue growth for global media, events and purpose-driven organisations. Expert in securing major partnerships (£250K+), building high-performing teams and delivering innovative, bespoke partnership solutions in fast-growth environments. 

I am an accomplished partnerships executive with over 20 years of experience driving revenue and impact through strategic brand collaborations. I have secured major sponsorships with global brands such as Mastercard, Squarespace, and Swarovski, delivering results across sectors including tech, media, finance, fashion, startup communities and humanitarian causes.

From leading partnership strategy at Choose Love and Frieze to consulting on global events like COP26, I bring commercial insight with a strong purpose-driven ethos. I am bilingual (English/French).

European Sponsorship Association Certification (Highly Commended)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Media Studies University of Ulster