Mind Over Matter- MOM Consultancy

30/04/2026

As we begin a new chapter, we’d like to thank you for being part of our journey.

Our vision doesn’t end here. It lives on through our associates, partners, and the many individuals we’ve had the privilege to work with and support.

To close, here are a few words from our CEO, Professor Chris Kemp…

“After many rewarding and memorable years, we’ve decided it’s time to turn the page and begin a new chapter. Along the way, we’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge, forged lasting partnerships, and worked alongside some truly inspiring people.”

“MOM has always been about people, and we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built together. Now, it’s time for the next generation, those who’ve come through our programmes and proven their talent to take up the baton and continue shaping and revolutionising the industry.”

“For me personally, this feels like the right moment to step back and focus on what matters most, my wife, my family, and my friends. They’ve been the constant behind everything I’ve achieved. Without their patience, encouragement, and unwavering support, none of this would have been possible. They’ve contributed in countless ways, designing programmes, working alongside me for years, supporting major projects, and stepping in whenever needed.”

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28/04/2026

Over fourteen incredible years, we’ve built not just a business, but a community!

Along the way, we’ve been fortunate to share this journey with some remarkable individuals. MOM has always been about people, and we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built together.

Special thanks go to Clare Young (our guardian angel), Pascal Viot, Morten Therkildsen, Chris Hall, Pete Dalton, Teresa Moore, Mark Hamilton, Jim Gaffney, Patrick Smith, the YES Group members, Steve Allen, Christof Huber, Sam Oldham, Codruta Vulcu, Henrik Nielsen, Andrew Brown, Nancy Skipper, Jax, Stuart Doyle, Tom Legg, Jason Eglash, Tony Ball and Iain Macleod (who is like family). We are proud to call you all friends. Please forgive any omissions as there are so many people to remember!

None of this would have been possible without the incredible MOM team - Clare, Suzanne, Charlotte (both of them!), Hayley, Di, Emma, Anna, Hannah and many others, including our brilliant work placement student Livvy. You’ve all been at the heart of this journey…

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Professor Chris Kemp

27/04/2026

As we look back at MOM’s achievements over the years, we’re especially proud of the role we’ve played in raising industry standards.

We’ve championed equality, diversity and inclusion, and have developed University credit-rated programmes that are now recognised across Europe and beyond as benchmarks for leadership in the event and venue industries.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of it...

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Professor Chris Kemp

24/04/2026

We are proud to be known internationally for our consultancy work, education programmes and executive coaching.

Over the years, we have supported 24 expert witness cases across three continents, completed 175 extensive reports for our clients, and conducted over 300 tabletop exercises across the world!

Our educational courses have run in 24 countries, and we’ve helped to develop programmes in Switzerland with iSSUE, in Germany with IBIT and in Denmark with Roskilde.

It has been a privilege to work across the globe on such fantastic projects!

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Professor Chris Kemp

23/04/2026

This will be our last Thursday Throwback before we close the consultancy to concentrate on new endeavours!

We’d like to go back a few years when we provided leadership coaching for Olympic coaches and medical staff (2016 and 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games). It was brilliant - from kidnappings, to Grand Prix driving and finally a sea survival course at the RNLI Training Centre in Poole.

These immersive, coaching experiences were truly innovative and helped people improve in areas such as decision making, problem solving, communication and teamwork.

We have loved helping people reach their potential…

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Professor Chris Kemp

22/04/2026

Before we begin our new chapter, we’d like to remember some of our favourite moments, and in education there have been some real highs!

We were the first company to deliver Event and Crowd Management programmes to the GAA in Saudi Arabia, whilst simultaneously creating and delivering a Certificate and Diploma in Event and Crowd Management, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management, to event companies across the world.

Special thanks must go to Nancy Skipper for her support through the National Arenas Association, who were our partners in the delivery of this course, with nearly 15,000 students completing these modules.

Now it’s time for the next generation, those who’ve come through our programmes and proven their talent, to take up the baton and continue shaping and revolutionising the industry…

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Professor Chris Kemp

21/04/2026

After fourteen incredible years, we’ll be closing the consultancy, and we do so with immense pride, gratitude, and a huge sense of achievement!

Our favourite moments are hard to single out but some highlights include:

• the Pope’s visit to Romania
• the seven years working on the British Grand Prix
• working with the Wembley team and stakeholders on the Steps Project, starting in 2018 and following the story through to the close of the European Champions League Final in 2024
• the sixteen visits to Roskilde Festival
• the wild and wacky projects including creating a pressure suit and the moving of a control room across a festival site!

We are very proud to have made a difference…

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Professor Chris Kemp

20/04/2026

After many rewarding years, we’ve decided that it's time to focus on new endeavours and so will be closing the consultancy at the end of April this year.

We leave behind us a wealth of knowledge and a set of incredible partnerships that have supported us throughout our fourteen years.

Our vision will continue with our associates and partners whom we are indebted to for their undeniable expertise, incredible trust, support and collaboration.

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Professor Chris Kemp

16/04/2026

We’ve worked with a wide range of clients over the years – from concert & festival venues to sporting events!

Take a look at this blog which highlights some of the fantastic projects we’ve been involved in…

https://www.momconsultancy.com/blog/2023/12/19/2023-a-year-of-trust-honesty-grit-and-determination/



Professor Chris Kemp

2023 has been a year of trust, honesty, grit & determination! We are honoured to work with clients that focus on security, safety & service.

13/04/2026

Inspired by topics raised at the recent iSSUE conference, Akiani (a UX/UI Agency) consider the friction between security procedures and experience. They suggest that the best procedures are worthless if they aren’t implemented quickly and efficiently by teams.

Read their blog here…

https://blog.akiani.fr/ce-quun-regard-ux-change-dans-la-securite-evenementielle/



Professor Chris Kemp

Retour sur la conférence ISSUE au Palexpo : quand sécurité événementielle, gestion des foules et expérience utilisateur se rencontrent.