Industry News

Paris, France – Paul Woodward was named the next managing director of UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and will replace Vincent Gérard effective August 1, 2010. The UFI Board of Directors approved the appointment of Woodward, who

Carlsbad, CA – Trade Show Executive completed its move June 27th into new office space that is large enough to accommodate future expansion of our event and web initiatives. The new facility, located in Oceanside, CA, is larger than the office in neighboring Carlsbad. It

Dallas, TX – Hanley Wood, LLC changed its executive reporting structure to tie its trade show unit in more closely to its other business media functions.The Dallas-based divisional president will report to Peter Goldstone, the president of the Business Media division, who

Dallas, TX – Industry veteran Galen Poss left his position as president of Hanley Wood Exhibitions on June 15 as did Executive Vice President Michael Green. Frank Anton, CEO of parent company Hanley Wood, LLC, confirmed that the two executives would

San Francisco, CA – Mike Cooke will step down as CEO of dmg world media this Fall and leave the company altogether at the end of the year. Cooke’s last day as CEO will be September 30 and he will leave

New York, NY – Thomas Nastos, who has spent the past decade running a clothing manufacturing and distribution company, was named president of fashion trade show organizer ENK International. The appointment filled a position that had been vacant for more than

Carlsbad, CA – Eight companies were named winners of Trade Show Executive’s 7th Annual Innovation Awards for new products and services that will improve the efficiency and productivity of trade shows. The awards were chosen by a panel of independent judges based on their

Chicago, IL — The Trade Show Exhibitor’s Association (TSEA) announced the nominees for the “Exhibitor’s Choice” Red Diamond Awards, which will be presented July 22 at the TSEA Foundation Gala at TS2 in Chicago. The voting runs through July 8 and can be accessed

London, England – dmg world media announced the sale of its British antiques and sports-and-leisure groups as it continued to implement its strategy of moving away from consumer-oriented events. The company sold its U.K. Sports and Leisure group to VOS Media

Rockville, MD – Access Intelligence, LLC expanded its presence in the renewable energy sector by acquiring a minority share of RETECH in a deal that will put the company in charge of the exhibition component of the event. The strategic partnership agreement with