The move comes as F&E, which has been operating in the region for more than 30 years, looks to expand its events portfolio, with the addition of three new shows to the five currently running for the aerospace, education and packaging & printing industries.
And the appointment of Richardson, who has 25 years of B2B media experience in both publishing and events, marks his return to F&E, where he previously held the role of CEO for the Aerospace Division from 2000 to 2005.
"Fairs & Exhibitions, and its subsidiary, F&E Aerospace, have undergone significant growth over the last couple of years with the addition of new events and the expansion of existing ones. It was the logical progression that we look at bringing in someone who has both in-depth international market experience and a deep understanding of F&E's core values," said Virginia Kern, Chairman, F&E - which recently became a member of the Tarsus Group plc.
"We believe that Clive fully meets all these requirements and is the definitive choice to drive forward the company's continued growth for the foreseeable future."
In his new role, Richardson - a British national - will focus on the strategic development of the company's established and growing portfolio of events as well as corporate management and direction. In addition, he will conduct the building of F&E contacts in key new business areas globally and strengthen the company's existing relations with currently aligned organisations.
Having started his aviation career in 1983 with Flight International - one of the aerospace industry's leading trade publications - Richardson held a number of positions over a ten year period including Assistant Advertisement Manager, US Sales Director and Advertisement Manager. Richardson is widely acknowledged as playing a pivotal role in the global development of the publication, and in the launch of its sister title, Airline Business.
After leaving Flight International in 1993 to join Reed Exhibitions, Richardson became the only non-Singaporean member of the Asian Aerospace exhibition management team, and succeeded in significantly raising the event's profile among its global customers. In this capacity he also played a key role in the launch of new aviation events in China and Brazil.
More recently Richardson took on the challenge of moving and re-launching Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong. The first show took place last year with 9,000sqm of exhibition space and over 11,000 trade visitors.
At F&E, Richardson's role will encompass a wider variety of industry sectors as the company's current events include: GESS - the region's premier educational, supplies and solutions event happening alongside the Global Education Forum - and Gulf Pack & Gulf Print - the region's leading tradeshows for the print, publishing and packaging sectors.
In addition, F&E Aerospace's portfolio of events include: The Dubai Airshow - now the third largest aerospace event in the world; Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA); Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME); Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Middle East; and Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS). The company expects its five strong aerospace events portfolio to attract over 1,500 aviation companies and 60,000 trade professionals to the UAE in the next 18 months.
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Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) - one of the Middle East's most experienced exhibition and conference organisers and the company behind leading events including Dubai Airshow, Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), Gulf Pack & Gulf Print; and Gulf Education Supplies & Solutions (GESS) - has appointed Clive Richardson as CEO for the UK & Dubai based outfit.
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Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorSaturday, August 02 - 2008 at 12:34 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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About Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E)
F&E has been delivering world class events for 50 years. The company now creates and organises international trade events for business and consumers from all over the world. Since the mid 1970s the company has focused on events in the rapidly developing West Asia and Middle East, specifically the Gulf region in Dubai, UAE, one of today's most vibrant trading zones with the world's fastest growing economy.
F&E's strengths, skills and experience are in sales, marketing, event management, venue development and public relations. The company prioritises quality, value and excellence for all its shows, delivering genuine and cost-effective business opportunities for its clients.
The Executive Board of F&E has over 100 years combined experience in the business of creating, launching and organising events and enjoys the close support of many government bodies, trade associations and leading business organisations, as well as the countless number of companies F&E has helped promote and sell their products.
The company is now evolving through a period of growth and development to broaden its portfolio and further strengthen its team of highly-skilled individuals. It remains one of the most influential event organisers of its generation.
With offices in Dubai and the UK, the company has an expanding team of skilled and dedicated exhibition professionals, with an additional established international network of sales agents and associates.
F&E recently became a member of the Tarsus Group plc which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Dûsseldorf) and China (Shanghai), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.
About F&E Aerospace
F&E Aerospace is a division of Fairs & Exhibitions who are one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector having conceptualized the Dubai Airshow and organised it, in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces, since its inception in 1989.
F&E Aerospace, which maintains offices in London and Dubai, has widespread and long-standing relationships with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the industry it serves and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence.
The company also organises the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association. MEBA is now a biennial event with the 2008 edition scheduled for November next year.
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is a new event emerging from F&E's dedicated Aerospace Division. It was held for the first time at the Dubai World Trade Centre in June 2008 and will service the region's rapidly developing commercial and business aviation fleets going forward.
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Middle East Exhibition & Conference is another event from F&E's growing aerospace portfolio. It is being organised in conjunction with AVIATION WEEK, which has an excellent track record of organising MRO events. The inaugural event will be held in the beginning of 2009 to cater to growing regional demand for MRO services.
Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS) is the latest event from F&E's Aerospace portfolio. Predominantly a conference with a supporting exhibition, ADTS will debut at the Airport Expo Dubai in March 2009. The event is dedicated to growing Middle East demand for both civil and military aerospace training, recruitment and simulation.
For further information:
Sam Dulka, MCS/Action, Dubai, UAE
Tel: + 971 4 390 2960
Fax: +9714 390 8161
F&E has been delivering world class events for 50 years. The company now creates and organises international trade events for business and consumers from all over the world. Since the mid 1970s the company has focused on events in the rapidly developing West Asia and Middle East, specifically the Gulf region in Dubai, UAE, one of today's most vibrant trading zones with the world's fastest growing economy.
F&E's strengths, skills and experience are in sales, marketing, event management, venue development and public relations. The company prioritises quality, value and excellence for all its shows, delivering genuine and cost-effective business opportunities for its clients.
The Executive Board of F&E has over 100 years combined experience in the business of creating, launching and organising events and enjoys the close support of many government bodies, trade associations and leading business organisations, as well as the countless number of companies F&E has helped promote and sell their products.
The company is now evolving through a period of growth and development to broaden its portfolio and further strengthen its team of highly-skilled individuals. It remains one of the most influential event organisers of its generation.
With offices in Dubai and the UK, the company has an expanding team of skilled and dedicated exhibition professionals, with an additional established international network of sales agents and associates.
F&E recently became a member of the Tarsus Group plc which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Dûsseldorf) and China (Shanghai), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.
About F&E Aerospace
F&E Aerospace is a division of Fairs & Exhibitions who are one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector having conceptualized the Dubai Airshow and organised it, in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces, since its inception in 1989.
F&E Aerospace, which maintains offices in London and Dubai, has widespread and long-standing relationships with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the industry it serves and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence.
The company also organises the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association. MEBA is now a biennial event with the 2008 edition scheduled for November next year.
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is a new event emerging from F&E's dedicated Aerospace Division. It was held for the first time at the Dubai World Trade Centre in June 2008 and will service the region's rapidly developing commercial and business aviation fleets going forward.
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Middle East Exhibition & Conference is another event from F&E's growing aerospace portfolio. It is being organised in conjunction with AVIATION WEEK, which has an excellent track record of organising MRO events. The inaugural event will be held in the beginning of 2009 to cater to growing regional demand for MRO services.
Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS) is the latest event from F&E's Aerospace portfolio. Predominantly a conference with a supporting exhibition, ADTS will debut at the Airport Expo Dubai in March 2009. The event is dedicated to growing Middle East demand for both civil and military aerospace training, recruitment and simulation.
For further information:
Sam Dulka, MCS/Action, Dubai, UAE
Tel: + 971 4 390 2960
Fax: +9714 390 8161
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