ESSA Appoints Air Business as Strategic Partner to Event Logistics and Sustainability

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced Air Business as its new strategic partner, with the agreement commencing on 1 April 2026.

Air Business is an award-winning global logistics and technology company, trusted by leading organisations across publishing, events and e-commerce, and widely recognised for delivering precise, reliable and seamless logistics solutions.

The partnership reflects a shared ambition to raise industry standards, improve operational efficiency and support a more sustainable and professional events ecosystem.

Air Business is already closely aligned with ESSA’s mission, having achieved ESSA Tier 4 Sustainability Accreditation — one of the highest levels available. The company also contributes to industry best practice through its involvement in ESSA’s Logistics Working Group.

ESSA CEO Andrew Harrison said: “Air Business combines deep operational expertise with a clear commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement. Their approach aligns strongly with ESSA’s focus on raising standards and supporting our members in delivering high-quality, responsible event services. We are pleased to welcome them as a strategic partner at a time when the industry is increasingly focused on efficiency, transparency and long-term value.”

Through this partnership, ESSA and Air Business will collaborate to support members with practical insight, thought leadership and enhanced visibility of best practice across logistics and supply chain operations.

Lenka Booker, Global Event Logistics & Transformation Director at Air Business, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as ESSA’s strategic partner. The association plays a critical role in representing and strengthening the event supply chain, and we share a common goal of improving how the industry operates. From simplifying logistics processes to embedding sustainability into delivery, this partnership provides an opportunity to shape the future of the sector.”

Adam Sherman, CEO of Air Business, added: “It is a great honour to be selected as ESSA’s new strategic partner in this exciting growing sector for our business. It was a pleasure to host the board here recently at the Beacon and to meet the team.”

Air Business provides a full suite of global logistics and technology services spanning event logistics, e-commerce logistics, subscription management and print distribution, underpinned by a customer-first approach. As part of An Post, one of the world’s leading postal organisations with revenues exceeding €1 billion annually, the company combines operational independence with the backing and stability of a state-owned organisation.

This strategic partnership reinforces ESSA’s commitment to working with best-in-class organisations to support its members and strengthen the wider events industry.
 

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