Joint Owner and Operations Director Aaron Posey has moved from military service into business ownership with resilience, adaptability and a strong commitment to learning. Over the past three years, Oxford Event Hire has become more efficient, scalable and customer-focused while staying true to its family-run values.

Oxford Event Hire supplies event and catering equipment to venues, caterers, hotels, universities and private clients across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties, combining quality products with reliable delivery, efficient setup.

Aaron has driven operational transformation and scalable growth, delivering more than 2,000 events across Oxfordshire while supporting local communities and charities.

Founder and Managing Director Ben Thompson has built and scaled multi-award-winning Thompson & Terry Recruitment.  Ben has created a values-led, high-performing business that challenges recruitment norms through quality, consistency and long-term impact.

Founded in 2014, Thompson & Terry Recruitment operates across three divisions: office recruitment, executive search and biotech.

Ben has built strong partnerships across business, education and the wider Oxfordshire community, including funding a graduate programme for SMEs to support local talent.