Richard Bowden

Sterling Event Group is one of the UK’s leading technical production partners, trusted to deliver exceptional event experiences across a diverse range of event types and scales. Founded in 1999 by Managing Director Richard Bowden, who started the company at the age of fifteen, Sterling has evolved from its North West roots into a powerhouse of creative technical excellence, serving clients across the UK and beyond. Headquartered in Manchester, the company is driven by a clear ambition: to be the event industry’s partner and employer of choice. At the heart of Sterling’s success is an unwavering commitment to pairing exceptional talent with cutting-edge technology. Over 25 years of sustained growth, Sterling has continually reinvested in its people, specialisms, technology, and infrastructure to support and deliver ever more ambitious and impactful events. Sterling delivers full-service technical production support - from strategic planning to flawless execution - underpinned by a culture of innovation, precision, and passion.