Your Event People co-founders, Richard Sexton, MBE and Anna Titley, met in New York City in 2009 and connected over their enthusiasm for bringing people together for a good cause and a good time. After more than a decade of conceptualizing and producing events in the Big Apple (both solo and collabs), they joined forces for good to start YEP!, combining a shared passion for creating unforgettable experiences and their desire to foster meaningful connections.

Richard Sexton, MBE is a key connector in the transatlantic space in New York as Founder of Captain’s Knock, a sports event agency, and Office Concierge, a commercial real estate advisory firm. He is also a past President of St. George's Society of New York (SGSNY) and a trusted friend of the British Consulate. Richard was awarded an MBE from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to British & Commonwealth charities in New York.

Anna is a seasoned event planner with nearly 20 years' experience and the former Executive Director of SGSNY, one of the oldest charities in the United States. At SGSNY, she oversaw the most profitable event in the charity’s history, established lasting partnerships with renowned corporate leaders, and led the 250-year-old organization through an award-winning rebrand. Throughout her career, Anna has produced a multitude of events, from conferences to company retreats and gala dinners to golf days.

Richard and Anna are passionate about creating meaningful experiences and having been on the client side, they know that nothing accelerates business like an event.