Emma Ullmann began her career as a designer in luxury publishing, where she developed a strong foundation in storytelling and brand building. She later joined Chef Works Europe as Marketing Manager, combining her creative skills with a strong passion for the hospitality industry. Over the past 15 years, Emma has grown with the company, progressing to become Head of Marketing and General Manager. She and the team continue to drive innovation, fostering strong relationships within the industry across Europe and the Middle East.
Deb is the Managing Director of Bonner & Hindley, an integrated digital marketing and PR agency based in Leeds with an excellent track record of delivering successful campaigns for over 20 years.
Deb is also a Director of LHVA which is a membership-led, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting members with knowledge and valuable information to assist their businesses, whilst raising the profile of Leeds to attract business and leisure tourism to the city. Deb specialises in marketing and PR for the tourism & hospitality industry.
I'm the Editor at the Yorkshire Evening Post, based in Leeds. Born and raised in the city, I started as a trainee reporter in West Yorkshire in 2015. My first job was at the Wakefield Express covering Wakefield and the Five Towns area including Castleford, Normanton, Pontefract, Ossett and beyond. I then spent time at the Dewsbury Reporter series, covering Mirfield, Batley, Birstall, the Spen Valley and Morley and have also worked in Harrogate and Halifax. I eventually landed a role at the YEP where I continued as a senior reporter before joining the newsdesk here. During my reporting career at the title, I've covered hundreds of stories across topics ranging from transport and crime all the way through to culture and health. I have also led various campaigns including the YEP's #SpeakYourMind mental health campaign, which was praised by Kensington Palace, and We Love Our NHS series. And I've since worked various roles - from Newsdesk Content Assistant to Head of News and, latterly, Deputy Editor - before taking over as Editor of this historic title.
Being Leeds-born, I know just how passionate the people who live and work here feel about the city. I'm proud to lead our coverage of Leeds where we have a dynamic, growing economy and a wealth of creative talent bubbling under the surface which has led to the likes of Channel 4 choosing to put down roots here. I'm also passionate about sport too and a hardened fan of our fantastic football club Leeds United and rugby giants Leeds Rhinos. I've cheered on the mighty Whites in The Kop at Elland Road and roared on the Rhinos and Headingley and at Old Trafford, to see them clinch Grand Final glory.
A Professional Chef for over 16 years and a proud Yorkshireman, Jono has spent many years training in some of the UK and the World’s best restaurants including, most notably Michelin Starred, Noma (Denmark), Quay Restaurant (Sydney) and The Box Tree (Ilkley). Jono is one of the most creative and talented chefs emerging onto the UK Culinary scene, with his appearance on the BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals 2020 further elevating his profile. Jono impressed judges Monica Galletti and Marcus Wareing as well as critics Grace Dent and Tom Parker-Bowles who revered his inventive style and meticulous execution on his way to the final.
Jordan Odu is director and co-founder of Pink Gorilla Hairy Lemon, a Leeds-based PR and events agency specialising in the bar and restaurant industry. As head of the agency’s hospitality and leisure division Jordan always has his finger of the pulse of the latest must-visit restaurants, new openings and foodie hotspots in Yorkshire. A fan of all things delicious Jordan loves discovering new places to eat and drink. He is passionate about supporting the extensive dining scene in the region and works with a wide variety of brands, from high street names and independents to up-and-coming chefs and eateries that are taking food, service and creativity to new heights.
From selling meat off a market in Leeds and enjoying the odd kebab, to becoming a viral comedian online for his funny social media videos, and then becoming the face of the now award-winning Rate My Takeaway seen by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Danny Malin has gone from being a familiar face at Leeds Market to winning Youtube’s UK’s Breakthrough Creator of the Year Award 2021 confirming his popularity across the world for his down-to-earth candid food review videos. There’s nothing Danny loves more than spending quality family time exploring Yorkshire, eating food for a living, doing community work, and making funny videos just to make people smile. Danny is an ambassador for a range of mental health charities, he supports up-and-coming northern stars of the community and he funds a range of community organisations.
