LAS
VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
Experience Specialists (GES), a global experiential marketing and
logistics partner for the exhibition and live events industry,
announced the promotion of Jeff
Quade to President of GES Exhibitions – North America and Jason Stead to President of GES Exhibitions –
EMEA.
"Jeff and Jason have been outstanding leaders of
innovation and change at GES, with proven track records in both
business development and operational excellence to provide
extraordinary service and insight to our clients. They have built
world-class teams and a winning culture to elevate GES to the
next level," said Steve Moster
President of GES and President and CEO of Viad Corp. "These
promotions recognize Jeff and Jason's leadership and commitment to
our clients."
With over 30 years of executive leadership
experience at GES, Jeff Quade heads
the North American business unit of GES Exhibitions, which includes
onPeak and SHOWTECH. His diverse experience and visionary
perspective empower his teams to thrive and innovate. A master at
building industry partnerships, he is also a former board member of
the International Association of Exhibitions and Events
("IAEE") and the Center for Exhibition Industry Research
("CEIR").
Jason Stead has
over 30 years of experience in successfully building new revenue,
growing and retaining clients, developing/launching new products
and services. He joined GES in 2014 and held previous
leadership positions at Nissan, EDF, Sky, ITV, Emap and Ascential.
Jason brings a global perspective in driving strategy and
operations combined with an outstanding ability to lead and develop
high performing teams.
Jeff Quade added,
"The GES team continues its pursuit of helping our clients connect
people to innovation, experiences and one another. I'm proud of the
team and grateful to our team members, clients and trade partners
in the support of our purpose. I am excited about the direction of
the exhibition industry and GES' ability to thrive as an
industry leader."
Jason Stead added,
"Across EMEA, we are dedicated to our strategic mission of building
meaningful partnerships with our clients to help them grow. I'm
incredibly proud of the team and their dedication to the success of
our business, our clients and the industry as a whole."
About GES
With a legacy of over 90 years, GES is a global
live events company providing exhibition services, brand
experiences, and live event venue services throughout the U.S.,
Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. Our comprehensive suite of
award-winning services brings client visions to life by creating
immersive brand experiences and producing impactful events that
connect audiences and drive business success. For more information
on GES, a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, visit GES.com.
About Viad
Viad (NYSE: VVI), is a leading global provider of
extraordinary experiences, including hospitality and leisure
activities, experiential marketing, and live events through two
businesses: Pursuit and GES. Our business strategy focuses on
delivering extraordinary experiences for our teams, clients and
guests, and significant and sustainable growth and above-market
returns for our shareholders. Viad is an S&P SmallCap 600
company. For more information on Viad, visit Viad.com.
Contact:
GES
Christy Ricketts
cricketts@ges.com
Viad
Carrie
Long or Michelle Porhola
ir@viad.com
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