Mark Forrest
Creative Director & Senior Event Producer
Mark Forrest is an immersive event designer, creative director and senior event professional with an international portfolio spanning global sporting events, live ceremonies, brand experiences and immersive entertainment. Combining a foundation in theatrical design and scenic production with extensive experience in creative development, project management and large-scale event delivery, Mark specialises in bringing ambitious creative visions to life on the world stage.
Over six years at FIFA, Mark has worked as a Senior Project Manager, contributing to the delivery of some of the organisation’s most high-profile international events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Working at the intersection of creativity, production and complex project delivery, Mark brings a considered understanding of the scale, precision and collaboration required to deliver world-class live experiences for global audiences.
Mark trained at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, where he developed a strong foundation in Scenic Arts and Set Design before beginning his career as a scenic artist at London’s historic Royal Opera House. Building on his hands-on experience as a maker, he went on to combine his theatrical background with expertise in event management, hospitality and experiential design, developing a multidisciplinary approach that spans creative ideation, design development, project management and realisation.
Prior to his work at FIFA, Mark was an Associate Creative Director at The Department, the internationally recognised immersive events agency, where he delivered large-scale experiential projects for globally recognised clients including BMW, Facebook, Adidas, ASICS, HP and Mumford & Sons. His work across immersive parties, theatrical dinners and brand activations established a creative practice grounded in storytelling, audience engagement and meticulous execution.
With a career spanning theatre, experiential design and international sporting events, Mark brings together creative thinking, technical understanding and senior-level project leadership to deliver distinctive experiences at scale.