U.K.-based Clarion Events has chosen David Audrain in the newly created position of president and CEO of its North American division, and Deutsche Messe has named Larry Turner president and CEO of Hannover Fairs USA.
“North America is our No. 1 target growth market, and with almost 20 years experience in the North American exhibition industry, Audrain is the perfect... more
1105 Media hired Daniel McKinnon as vice president of government events, which includes the annual flagship government technology FOSE show, which is on tap April 3-5 at the Walter E. Washington (D.C.) Convention Center.
“We are delighted to welcome Daniel,” said Neal Vitale, president and CEO of 1105 Media. “After an outstanding career with Messe Frankfurt, he... more
Matthew Rotchford, long-time sales and events manager for the Portland Expo Center, has been named facility director after a national industry search, according to Metro Visitor Venues, which oversees the center.
He replaces former Director Chris Bailey, who retired in September, after 17 years managing the regional venue.
Metro general manager of visitor venues Teri... more
Alan Liebensohn was promoted last month to executive director of the New York International Automobile Show from his position of business manager, a post that he held for seven years.
Prior to joining the auto show, Liebensohn was a consultant in the trade show and exposition industry for companies such as George Little Management, Biz Bash Media, COSEP and Curves for Women.
In... more
During the International Association of Venue Managers’ VenueConnect, the Annual Conference & Trade Show held July 25-29 in Phoenix, Randy L. Brown was named chairman of the board of directors.
“My desire for the next year is that the association is positioned for future success,” Brown said. “IAVM is an 86-year-old association that is the acknowledged... more
Reed Exhibitions promoted Dave Bonaparte to senior vice president of JCK Brands. Bonaparte will take on the responsibility on a global level as the industry development leader for Reed’s jewelry portfolio. He will be responsible for growing the JCK brands around the world. He will continue to oversee the JCK Events and Magazine portfolio as the strategic brand leader. “Dave has... more
The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau appointed Darren Temple as its new senior vice president of sales & services. Temple is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of DCVB convention sales and services efforts. Temple will lead the convention sales, convention services, member services and visitor information services departments; work closely with various hospitality... more
The Meet Minneapolis: Official Convention + Visitors Association recently named Amanda DePhillips as its new director or marketing. "It's truly an honor to be a part of Meet Minneapolis. This is a world-class organization with world-class experts,” DePhillips said. “I look forward to lending my experience and sharing my enthusiasm for this great city and this organization... more
Even though summer typically is a slower time in the trade show industry, it’s been a busy one on the hiring and promotion front, with several companies recently making staffing announcements.
• Reed Exhibitions promoted Dave Bonaparte to senior vice president of JCK Brands. Bonaparte will take on the responsibility on a global level as the industry... more
Phoenix-based Viad, the parent company of Global Experience Specialists, recently posted second-quarter earnings results, with $238.7 million in overall revenues, compared with $218.3 million during the same period last year, a 9.3-percent uptick.
In addition, second-quarter net income rose 48 percent to $4.5 million, compared with net income of $3 million during the same period last... more