--- title: Our Blog & Updates | The Event Agency | Penguins | Max Jelfs description: Max started at Penguins in 1997 and has been an event manager, production manager and is currently a producer in the live department. Throughout Max's 23 year career at Penguins, he has travelled the world creating exceptional events. 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