Post by UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

Hugh Jones will take over as CEO at Reed Exhibitions following Chet Burchett’s retirement on 1 February. Jones joined RELX in 2011 when it acquired Accuity, where he was serving as CEO. Most recently, he has been the global MD for Accuity, Cirium, Estates Gazette (EG) and ICIS – all part of Risk & Business Analytics, a division of RELX. He will report to RELX CEO Erik Engstrom. In a media interview with Exhibition News in the UK, Jones explained that he has a strong background in technology and that he intends to use some of the key ideas pioneered by Accuity/RELX to modernise events, and improve customer experiences. Burchett, who is returning to Texas after a five-year stint at the top, is a 15-year-veteran of Reed Exhibitions, and will serve as non-executive Chairman through 2020. The magazine quotes Burchett as saying: “It has been an honour to lead the team at Reed Exhibitions and a privilege to serve the company. Hugh is a proven CEO and well-recognised for an outstanding track record of driving growth. Coming from a business where the importance of data analytics and product-driven innovation is paramount, he will be a fantastic leader for the company.” See the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e-2pH9h