Nineteen Group is a leading international exhibitions and media company which began life in Wimbledon in 2018, taking its name from the SW19 postcode. The company has been listed in the The Sunday Times Best Place to Work for the second consecutive year, and was named Best Business at this year’s Merton Best Business Awards (MBBAs). Having started with just a handful of people working out of an “infamous cupboard”, Nineteen Group recently opened brand new global headquarters in Wimbledon Quarter.
Nineteen Group is proud of its Merton roots, with many “Nineteeners” and the CEO local to the borough. The group has become one of the fastest-growing international events businesses, with new events, industries and people joining through strategic acquisitions and launches. The group achieved 25% organic growth in 2025, and 2026 has brought significant growth too. Nineteen Group now has offices in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US.
Nineteen Group’s KADI values of Kind, Agile, Driven, and Inclusive influence day-to-day interactions and their style of work. KADI Awards are held every month, with those who have been shining examples of these values selected by their peers. This culture has been recognised and rewarded with a raft of industry awards including:
- named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work two years in a row
- ranked #1 in the UK & Ireland by Inspiring Workplaces
- placed in the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces
- two MBBAs: Employment Champion of the Year & Best Business in Merton 2026
Nick Lavin, Global Head of Communications & Brand said,
That recognition – coming closer to home – has meant so much to us. Being celebrated by the community where it all started is something really special. We’re so proud to have been born in Merton.
Nineteen Group has now opened the doors to a brand new 18,000 sq ft global headquarters in Wimbledon Quarter. The move has strengthened their place in the Merton community, helping to build new connections with local businesses and collaborate with friends and neighbours, including Urban Baristas, So.Shell, Wellface, and most recently, SushiDog.
Nick continues,
We’d love to do more! If you’re a local business or organisation interested in working together, get in touch. Our door is always open. We’ve come a long way from that cupboard. But no matter where our story takes us, Merton will always be home.
To find out more, visit Nineteen Group or contact the team here.
