Informa Markets, a global exhibition organiser that creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow, has announced that M. Gandhi, the division’s Group Managing Director of ASEAN Business & Senior Vice President of the ASEAN Business, will be stepping down from his role after more than 20 years of service.
Asia President & CEO Margaret Connolly and Chris Kilbee, Executive Director, ASEAN will be handling the strategy and management for the Southeast Asia business.
“We are grateful for Gandhi’s contributions in building up Informa Markets’ business in Southeast Asia over the years, which combined together with our extensive portfolio in Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, makes us a leader in Asia,” said Margaret Connolly, Informa Markets – Asia President & CEO.
Commenting on his resignation, M. Gandhi said: “This has been an exciting journey developing new markets and building successful teams. The ASEAN business is now in strong hands and I wish all the best. I trust the community initiatives such as the Kind series and water for rural schools will continue to contribute to the society.”
Chris Kilbee, Executive Director, ASEAN, added: “We thank Gandhi for a long and successful run in the business and for all his hard work in building our operations in Southeast Asia. We have an excellent and diverse portfolio of events and digital brands in ASEAN and I’m very excited to continue working with an exceptionally talented team to take the business onto the next level in the coming years.”
Informa Markets’ business in Asia comprises of over 230 trade events held annually across 12 countries in Asia. The portfolio of ASEAN events includes the Malaysia International Furniture Fair, Food & Hotel Asia, Manufacturing Indonesia and Intermach Thailand.
Founded in 2005, Informa Markets provides buyers and sellers around the globe with opportunities to connect through targeted digital services, virtual and face-to-face exhibitions. The company’s portfolio comprises more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition.
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