“ If we can build the highest levels of customer value and satisfaction , then we will have an incredibly strong and resilient business .”
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Anne Lafère and Matt Benyon have been appointed joint group chief executive officers at Easyfairs as founder Eric Everard becomes chairman .
Everard , who founded Easyfairs in 2004 , said : “ I have worked with Anne and Matt for many years , and I am fully confident that they will successfully steer the Easyfairs Group through the next stage of its growth .
“ In my new role as chairman I will work to validate the group ’ s vision and overall strategic agenda . That means I will always be available to Anne and Matt to provide advice and act as a sounding board . And I will play an active role in business development , working with fellow entrepreneurs to convince them of the benefits of working with the group , and supporting the group ’ s overall growth plan .”
Benyon and Lafere , who have already worked together 13 years , will share responsibilities for strategy , legal and financial issues and with the support of the heads of region and the management team at Easyfairs HQ in Brussels . Matt Benyon said : “ We will be dividing our responsibilities based on competence areas rather than by geographies . My focus will be revenues , growth drivers and M & A , while Anne will be focused on talent , technology & marketing , ESG and customer experience .
“ I believe the approach is the right one to meet the challenges ahead .”
Lafère said : “ Diversity of experience will be a positive asset in the co-CEO model , especially with Eric ’ s wise counsel on new ideas .
“ Despite the success in bouncing back from nearly two years when live events were impossible across Europe , Easyfairs , and the industry in general , faces numerous challenges in these turbulent times .”
The company says they aim to launch 15 or more new events per year , integrate new acquisitions , acquire and retain talent and work on their ESG strategy and net zero roadmap . exhibitors attended Hyve ’ s leading gift sourcing trade show Autumn Fair , at the NEC .
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