Europe
Thorns Group recruits head of sales and operations
UK-based events industry supplier, Thorns Group, has recruited two people for its senior leadership team. James Findlay…
Mark Allen Group acquires Sixth Continent Holdings
The Mark Allen Group’s MA Exhibitions company has announced, for an undisclosed sum, the acquisition of Sixth Continent Holdings…
IFES welcomes Gregor Bischkopf as new executive director
Gregor Bischkopf is joining the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) – based in Brussels…
Nineteen Group seals £225m private equity deal
UK-based exhibition organiser Nineteen Group has been sold to an additional private equity fund for around £225m (US$297m). The…
Easyfairs puts faith in Church as group CMO
Exhibition organiser Easyfairs has promoted Alison Church to group chief marketing officer (CMO). Church, previously…
Fira de Barcelona gets deeper into Chinese market with two new events
Fira de Barcelona will launch two new events in Chengdu and Hangzhou, China, in a bid to connect the Asian market with…
Vienna to host world’s leading audio tech trade fair in 2026
The world’s leading trade fair for audio technology is coming to Vienna, Austria in May 2026. Lasting four days, HIGH END…
DSV signs agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for €14.3 billion
DSV announces its biggest transaction to date after signing an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. The value of the…
CPHI survey released ahead of major pharma event in Milan
The CPHI Annual Industry Survey has been released ahead of CPHI Milan – the world’s largest pharma event, scheduled for 8-10…
Anna Golden leaves UK’s Olympia Events
Olympia Events’ commercial director Anna Golden has left the West London venue with immediate effect. Golden, who joined…
AEO appoints dmg’s Rachel Swann as new chair
The UK’s Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has appointed Rachel Swann, chief operating officer of the energy division…