Wednesday, June 19, 2024 The IMEX Group, a leader in the global trade show industry, has announced the appointment of Gary Coombs as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This newly created role is designed to bolster the strategic and operational frameworks necessary to support the company’s ambitious goals and vision. Gary Coombs, who joined IMEX as Chief Information Officer (CIO) in 2021, brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in transforming businesses through technology and efficient management practices.
In his role as COO, Gary Coombs will be instrumental in coordinating teams across various departments within IMEX. His responsibilities will include overseeing the Operations department, Marcomms, and IT & Transformation, ensuring these areas are aligned with the company’s strategic direction. As a key member of IMEX’s senior management team and a Board member, Gary will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s future growth and success.
Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, emphasized the importance of this role: “The beating heart of our company are our two shows – IMEX Frankfurt and IMEX America – and ensuring they continue to deliver business benefit, inspiration and connections to the global meetings and events community is our core goal. In his new role, Gary will ensure our teams are best placed to achieve this. We’re delighted to appoint him as COO and look forward to continuing to work with him to deliver the impactful, forw.
