International B2B events, digital services and academic markets group, Informa plc has announced the appointment of Tom Glocer (pictured) as chair-elect.
Glocer brings extensive Board experience at leading international companies, having served as chief executive of financial data and information group, Reuters Group plc/Thomson Reuters Corp for more than 10 years. He is currently lead independent director at both Morgan Stanley and Merck & Co Inc, as well as non-executive director and chair of the Audit Committee at Publicis Groupe SA. He will succeed outgoing chair John Rishton.
The appointment concludes a succession process (advised by Russell Reynolds) that started at the beginning of 2026 and will see a managed transition through the second half of the year, with Glocer appointed as a non-executive director of Informa from 1 October 2026 and taking over as non-executive chair in 2027.
Louise Smalley, senior independent director, Informa PLC, said: “On behalf of the Board of Informa, we are delighted to welcome Tom Glocer as chair-elect. It is testament to the growth opportunities ahead and the platform the Informa leadership team have created that we have been able to attract a proven boardroom leader with deep, relevant international experience.”
Glocer added: “I am delighted to be joining the Board of Informa as chair-elect, one of the most dynamic, international growth companies in the FTSE 100. Informa is a market leader in B2B, with tremendous potential for continuing growth and expansion, and I very much look forward to working with the Board, chief executive Stephen Carter and his leadership team to make the most of these opportunities.”
Stephen A. Carter CBE, Group chief executive, Informa PLC, added: “It has been a privilege and pleasure working with John Rishton over the last nine years, during which time Informa has grown and expanded both internationally and by industry category. Tom Glocer’s experience, knowledge and background in technology, data and international markets, will be invaluable to us as we continue to pursue growth and expansion.”
