Three Leaders from The Opus Group Named to CN Agency100

Recognition Highlights Exceptional Talent Across Our Global Agency Network
July 21, 2025

The Opus Group is proud to announce that Conference News has recognized three of our agency leaders as 2025 members of the CN Agency100.

Matt Culverhouse, Director of Strategic Accounts and Growth at Opus Agency, Ronan Traynor, Founder and CEO of Verve, and Olivia Collier, Managing Director, Great Britain, at Verve, have each earned their place among the UK and Ireland's most distinguished event professionals.

The CN Agency100 is an annual program celebrating the leading talent from the region's top-performing full-service agencies. This year's recognition reflects the exceptional expertise and strategic vision that our leaders bring to the evolving landscape of live events and experiential marketing.

Conference News highlights Matt’s strategic expertise and passion for people and communications. Throughout his career, he has engaged hundreds of thousands of people and has helped drive a 155%+ growth in Opus Agency’s London team. 

Ronan's inclusion celebrates his entrepreneurial leadership in building Verve into a 130-strong agency over 34 years, leading the company to B Corp certification in 2024 and recognition as CSR Agency of the Year at The Drum Awards. 

Olivia's recognition acknowledges her achievement in launching Verve GB from scratch and growing it into an award-winning team. With over 20 years of experience delivering standout sponsorships and experiential campaigns, she has built a culture of meaningful work and long-term partnerships.

Together, these agency leaders represent the depth of talent and strategic thinking that defines The Opus Group.

View the complete CN Agency100 list here.