Download the Event Tech Forecast now
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.
Thank you for reading this article. Want to see how speed networking could work for you? Book a free consultation with ExpoPlatform now.
There's more you might like
Event personalization: how to meet demand for custom experiences
Event personalization has steadily moved up on the list of priorities for event organizers. In a world of individual algorithms and instant gratification – attendee expectations have grown. They want every event to enable them to meet their goals without having to struggle or rely on chance. The pressure is on organizers to provide the ...
Easyfairs acquires Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail
Easyfairs has made a significant expansion to its hospitality and retail portfolio with two takeovers. The event organizer has acquired Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail as part of its wider growth strategy. Your other top headlines include: Informa announces the appointment of the inaugural inD CEO WTM Africa 2026 opens to record numbers ...
The end of mass events: Hello hyper-everything experiences
The era of the monolithic trade show is dead as priorities shift toward hyper-everything experiences where relevance is the goal, according to an industry expert. Narisa Wild, chief digital officer at Clarion Events North America, argues that being able to synthesize complex behavioral signals will now separate innovators from followers. Clarion is among an elite ...