RealFD.net editorial

Stuart Rock is editorial director of RealFD.net and was its founder-editor of sister publication Real Business Magazine way back in 1997. Stuart was named “Editor of the Year” in 1998 for the launch of Real Business. He was formerly editor of Director magazine. An experienced business journalist, he has a particular penchant for family businesses. Email: sr1@caspianpublishing.co.uk

Catherine Woods is the editor of RealFD.net. Previously, she edited International Accounting Bulletin and The Accountant and has also worked as a broadcast journalist for Radio 2GB in Sydney, and Canberra FM Radio. She enjoys walking on the beach, barbeques and discussing the finance function. E-mail: catherine@realfd.net

Joanne Ruddock is sub-editor of RealFD.net. She also works across two other Caspian titles – Real IR and Business Voice. Joanne has six years publishing experience and has held roles at VRL Publishing, Freeman Business Information and legal publishing company Legalease. Email jr2@caspianpublishing.co.uk.

RealFD.net advertising

Harriet Quinn is the online sales manager for Caspian Publishing's portfolio of digital products. She is the first point of call for all online bookings, and has worked across the Real Business and Real Deals titles.

Harriet has worked in publishing for four years, joining Caspian in 2006. In order to avoid the gym, she plays badminton and once represented her county in cross-country running. She is also an avid Chelsea supporter. Loves: Making money and Pizza Express. Hates: call waiting and small advertising budgets! Email: hq1@caspianpublishing.co.uk

RealFD.net events

Matthew Rock is one of the founding team of Caspian Publishing and a former editor of Real Business. He hosts many Real Business events such as the annual First Women Awards; and has chaired the British Library's "Inspiring Entrepreneurs" series for the past two years.

He has contributed to the BBC, CNN, the FT and many media about the contribution of entrepreneurialism to the UK. He’s also interviewed many of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs.

Among the more memorable experiences was 6am purple energy drinks with Microsoft’s scary CEO, Steve Ballmer. Email: mr1@caspianpublishing.co.uk