Reed Exhibitions Appoints New Leadership for U.S. Business
July 31, 2019
Global trade show and events organizer Reed Exhibitions has made two major leadership changes.
Effective January 1, Fernando Fischer, who is the current president of Reed Exhibitions Brazil, will be moving to the U.S. to take on the role of president of Reed Exhibitions US (RXUS). In his new role, Fischer will report to Herve Sedky, president of Reed Exhibitions Americas.
Fernando has served as CEO of RX Brazil for the past three years, during which time he dramatically improved customer value, financial performance and employee engagement, according to Reed Exhibitions officials. During his tenure, RX Brazil significantly improved its leadership position, winning a host of industry and global awards.
Prior to joining RX Brazil, Fischer served as CEO of companies in Brazil in a wide range of industry segments ranging from consumer electronics, mobile/gaming and healthcare, to security, foodservice and industrial. Fernando is best known for his innovation and his results-oriented focus on customers and employees alike.
Additionally, Yancy Weinrich will assume the position of COO at RXUS. She will report to Fischer and assist him in the day-to-day operation of the business, and all B2B portfolio leads will report to her.
Weinrich had previously served as senior vice president, leading the RX Jewelry portfolio including the JCK and LUXURY events, the JIS Shows, JCK Magazine and the JCK Online properties. She also oversees the Sports and Lifestyle Portfolio, which includes the PGA Shows, Racquet and Paddle, and Functional Fabric Fair(s).
In addition, Weinrich recently took on the management of the two Vision Expo trade shows, which are a joint venture with the Vision Council of America. She will assume her new role and broader B2B responsibilities immediately.
“Our commitment to the U.S. strategy and focus on our people and our customers continues, and I am confident that Fernando and Yancy, together with our current senior leadership team, will build on the momentum that we have seen so far in 2019,” Sedky said. “We have great things to look forward to and now have a complete leadership structure to build on our momentum.”
In their regional or global roles, Lance Fensterman, president of Global ReedPOP; Gregg Vautrin, regional CFO; Les Weir, regional M&A; Bill Engle, regional pricing; the RX Mexico BU CEO and the RX Brazil BU CEO will all continue to report to Sedky.
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Overview:
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In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
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The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
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OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
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42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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