Harry Reynolds, Founder and CEO, The London Card Show – Europe’s Largest Trading Card Event

Harry Reynolds is the founder and CEO of The London Card Show, Europe’s largest event dedicated to trading cards and collectibles. Launched in 2021, the event has grown from a small gathering of 40 attendees in a community hall to a global platform attracting over 8,000 visitors and over 1,000 vendor tables at their upcoming show.

Harry’s entrepreneurial journey began during his university years when he identified an opportunity in the growing trading card market. Starting with live-streamed box breaks and reselling collectibles, he built a reputation within the UK’s trading card community. Recognising the lack of a dedicated UK event for collectors, he launched The London Card Show, which has since expanded into the largest-scale card show in Europe featuring interactive workshops, immersive zones, and appearances from industry figures and celebrities such as Veronica Taylor, Tara Sands, David James, and Emile Heskey.

Before committing to the show full-time, Harry worked as an investment banker at Barclays, balancing his role with developing the event. In 2022, he left banking to focus entirely on the business, joined by his sister, Katie Hughes, as Chief Operating Officer.

Under Harry’s leadership, The London Card Show continues to grow, expanding its reach across Europe and evolving beyond a marketplace to become a key hub for collectors, investors, and industry professionals.

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Founded in 2021, the London Card Show was set up with a singular mission: to bring card collectors of all types under one roof. What initially began as a gathering of 10 tables and 40 attendees has since blossomed into a spectacular weekend-long event, attracting over 4,000 enthusiasts from across the globe. Their journey has been ignited by the passion of fans, having recently been crowned the UK’s Card Show of the Year!

About Harry Reynolds, Founder & CEO of the London Card Show

Harry Reynolds, a natural-born entrepreneur, embarked on his journey at a young age, continually seeking innovative ways to seize opportunities and bridge market gaps. His passion for trading cards began during university, where he turned a £10 investment into an impressive £10,000 after discovering the value of cards. Harry's YouTube live streams and TikTok presence catapulted him into the UK card community, where he gained recognition for his unique trading card mystery box breaks. With unwavering determination, he pioneered the London Card Show, and saw it evolve from a small gathering to Europe's largest card event. Harry's dedication has led to global recognition, and he remains committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive card community for enthusiasts of all backgrounds.

About Katie Hughes, Chief Operating Officer at the London Card Show

Katie Hughes, driven by a passion for creativity ignited during her school years, found her true calling in the world of marketing. After a marketing degree at university and six rewarding years within Hard Rock Cafe's marketing department, she embarked on a remarkable journey with the London Card Show. Initially unsure of what to expect from the card industry, she quickly fell in love with it. Her marketing strategy thrived on ingenuity, emphasising community engagement over traditional methods and achieving an exceptional 7% engagement rate, far surpassing industry standards. Her dedication and vision were instrumental in propelling the London Card Show to unprecedented success, doubling attendance and vendor tables within a year. Her dedication to her role, her family's support, and her commitment to the event's success have made her an indispensable asset to the London Card Show's remarkable transformation.