Chris Haddow appointed as Chief Growth Officer
ExpoPlatform has appointed Chris Haddow as its new Chief Growth Officer to build upon its global partnerships and drive long-term expansion.
Chris will lead the event technology provider’s expansion through innovative product development, marketing and sales.
He brings more than a decade of experience in associated sectors, having held senior revenue and global sales roles in event platforms and professional networks across the UK, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
Chris Haddow, Chief Growth Officer, said: “I’m thrilled to be joining ExpoPlatform at such a pivotal moment. I’m looking forward to working with the team to challenge conventional models, build meaningful partnerships with our customers and empower our people to grow their careers.
“Together, we’ll advance the platform and help organizers deliver exceptional experiences in a world where technology and human connection matter more than ever.”
Tanya Pinchuk, CEO of ExpoPlatform, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Chris to the leadership team. His track record of driving growth in event-technology and his passion for empowering teams and customers make him the perfect fit for this role.
“Having Chris at the helm of growth gives us immense confidence that we will accelerate our ambition and create even more value for organizers, exhibitors and attendees alike.”
This announcement comes at a time of significant growth for ExpoPlatform including a series of key strategic appointments to strengthen its leadership and scale its global impact.
The market-leading event technology provider has also recently launched its standalone speed networking product NetWorks, which has successfully been utilised at several major events including for UFI.
ExpoPlatform is an AI‑powered event technology provider trusted by leading organizers including Informa, Dubai World Trade Centre, IMEX and more.
The company delivers solutions such as omnichannel lead retrieval, advanced matchmaking, multi‑format meeting orchestration, mobile apps and AI-powered assistants to optimize journeys and outcomes.
Organizers also benefit from its 365 community platform, registration, event website builder, sustainability scheme, interactive floorplan and more.
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