UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has selected Chris Skeith, OBE, as the organisation’s next CEO.
 
Skeith (pictured right) who announced his resignation from the Association of Event Organisers earlier this morning will take over from Kai Hattendorf (pictured left) on 1 January 2025.
 
“We interviewed several excellent candidates both from within and outside of UFI, and with Chris, we are convinced that we have selected an excellent leader to continue the development and evolution of UFI as our industry’s globally leading trade body”, says Geoff Dickinson, UFI president. “Chris has been active in UFI for many years, chairing the Associations Committee and serving on UFI’s Executive Committee. In his AEO role, he has worked closely with our present management team, Kai and Adeline, on many issues, from Event Management to Advocacy. He is uniquely qualified to take on the role of the UFI CEO with his excellent track record.”
 
 “I look forward to continuing to serve our great industry, now on a global level at UFI,” said Skeith. “I am joining a UFI team that is already setting the global standard on research, advocacy, collaboration and community excellence, and I will do my very best to build on the great work that has been done in the last decade.”