Easyfairs acquires Nordic Live Expo

Easyfairs is taking over full ownership of Nordic Live Expo, having been a long-term shareholder.

The organizer now seeks to increase its commitment with a complete takeover.

It is also a strategic move to further growth and development in the Nordics region.

Your other main industry stories include:

• Arc appoints new US CEO and Group COO
• The Scottish Event Campus welcomes new director and board member

Read on for more top event industry news.

Easyfairs takes over full ownership of Nordics Live Expo

Nordics Live Expo has been fully acquired by its long-term partner and shareholder Easyfairs Belgium.

The organizer will invest more in the event and its future development.

This strategic move aims to strengthen Easyfairs’ position in the Nordic countries – Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

Henrik Johansson, CEO of Easyfairs Nordic, said: “Taking full ownership of Nordic Live Expo is a natural and very positive next step for us.

“As an existing shareholder, we have already had the opportunity to see the strength of the business, the quality of the team and the value the events create for their communities.”

Easyfairs sees this acquisition as an important part of its strategy to invest in high-quality businesses with strong market positioning.

It also reflects the organizer’s belief in the region’s growing events sector.

Nordic Live Expo sees this move as a gateway to greater opportunities and builds upon their success.

Arc appoints new US CEO and Group COO

Arc has made two major executive appointments to its leadership team.

David Blansfield is joining the company as its US chief executive officer, bringing over three decades of B2B events and marketing experience to the role.

Tim Hart will take on the position of group chief operating officer – a newly expanded role as part of the company’s strategy to accelerate growth.

David said: “Arc has built an exceptional platform and I am here to help the team make the most of it and accelerate growth across the US business.”

Tim added: “In my expanded group role, I am equally excited to work more closely with our broader leadership team on strategy and delivery across the full network.

“Arc is in a strong position and I am delighted to be taking on wider responsibility as we continue to accelerate.”

Tim has played a vital role in creating business opportunities since Arc’s inception.

He will now take on broader responsibilities for the group acceleration plan, group strategy and integration.

The Scottish Event Campus welcomes new director and board member

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has revealed two additions to the company.

Ruth Bailey joins the board as an independent non-executive director – her appointment is an investment in the business’s long-term growth.

She has more than twenty years of experience in the civil engineering sector and has delivered large-scale projects across the UK, Asia and Australia.

Ruth said: “I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to support the campus’s development, ensure sustainable investment and help the SEC continue to deliver world-class experiences for clients, visitors and the city alike.”

The SEC also announced Peter Haggarty will take on the role of director of development and infrastructure.

He will begin his new role this month and will be pivotal in executing the campus’s future growth plans.

Peter is the former chair of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building.

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