In every issue, EXPO profiles the movers and shakers in the convention and trade show industry. This month, we feature Jim Bracken, Chairman for VNU Expositions . Also in this section, you'll find profiles that have appeared in recent issues.

5-minute interview: Gregory Reid, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Solutions Group, Chief Marketing Officer, YRC Worldwide Inc.
July/August 2008

5-minute interview: Shawn Pierce, Vice President of Divisional Operations, Hanley Wood Exhibitions
June 2008

5-minute interview: Kristie Harrington, Owner, North East Expos Inc.
May 2008

5-minute interview: David Levin, Chief Executive, United Business Media
April 2008

5-minute interview: Bob Priest-Heck, President and CEO, Immersa
March 2008

5-minute interview: Randy Bauler, Corporate Relations and Exhibits Director, American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
February 2008

5-minute interview: Britton Jones, President and CEO, Business Journals Inc.
January 2008

5-minute interview: Dr. Piero Piccardi, Chairman of the Committee on Trade Fairs and Trade Marts, World Trade Centers Association
November/December 2007

5-minute interview: Julie Thompson, Senior Vice President of Cygnus Expositions
September 2007

5-minute interview: Gogi Gupta, Chief Technology Officer, IDG World Expo
July/August 2007

5-Minute Interview: Art Paredes
June 2007

5-minute interview
April 2007

5-minute interview: Mary Beth Rebedeau
March 2007

5-minute interview: Denise Medved
November 2006

5-minute interview: Riki MetzgerDirector, Congress Management, Siemens Medical Solutions
Director, Congress Management, Siemens Medical Solutions


5-minute interview: Laura McConnell
General Manager for MAGIC
July/August 2006

5-minute interview: Alister Christopher
Senior Vice President, Gartner Events Worldwide
June 2006

5-minute interview: Steve Weitzner
President and CEO of CMP Media
May 2006

5-minute interview: Marcus Arky,
General Counsel, The MetroGroup
April 2006

5-minute interview: Richard Mead,
Managing Director, The Jordan Edmiston Group
March 2006

5-minute interview: Wayne Crawford, Vice President of Sales for NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) partners with more than 25 companies, associations, publications and individuals to keep its annual trade show growing and fresh. Wayne Crawford, Vice President of Sales for NAB, tells EXPO how they do it.
February 2006

5-minute interview: Jim Forlenza, Principal, Agile Events
January 2006

5-minute interview: Regis Delmontagne
November/December 2005

5-minute interview: Stephen Richer
October 2005

5-minute interview: Jim Fricke
September 2005

5-minute interview: Deborah Sexton
July/August 2005

5-minute interview: Kerry Gumas
June 2005

5-minute interview: Robert Krakoff
May 2005

5-minute interview: David Weil
April 2005

5-minute interview: Rossi Ralenkotter
March 2005

5-minute interview: Courtney Muller
February 2005

Organically grown
Since the early ’20s, George Little Management  has been an exhibition industry standard. Thank Jack Withiam and his partners’ strategic vision for its organic growth over the years.
May 2004

5-minute interview: Jane Berzan
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has done away with the need to sell sponsorships at its shows by creating the Hunter Club. Jane Berzan, Senior Vice President, Events, Marketing and Supplier Relations, NACS, explains how it works.
January 2005

Profile: Animal Instinct
Maintaining CES’ stature as the No. 1 consumer electronics show is no small feat. But Dan Cole’s rhino attitude keeps him and his sales team charging ahead on the hunt for new business opportunities.
November/December 2004

Profile: Belle of the Ball
When the 54-year-old National Home Show needed a fresh, new look, Christine Nattress eagerly tackled the challenge. After outfitting “the old girl in a new party dress,” Nattress is now watching her annual consumer show thrive as a must-attend event for more than 175,000 Canadians.
October 2004

Profile: The IT girl
Partnerships and alliances have helped Christina Condos revitalize the former PC EXPO into TECHXNY, a week-long business technology showcase. Find out how she plans to keep one of the last horizontal IT trade shows standing.
September 2004

He’s got your number
For four decades, Dick Swandby has provided the industry with critical market research. Now the legendary researcher shares his magic for measuring exhibition quality.
January 2004

Hollywood heavyweight
Bringing movie dealmakers and key players together makes the American Film Market a Hollywood hit. Now Jonathan Wolf plans his next take.
November December 2003

World-class connections
For Cherif Moujabber thinking global is a way of life, making him the ultimate international matchmaker
Feburary 2004

Substance with style
Elyse Kroll mixes thousands of fashion designers and buyers, a site filled with flair and convenience, and myriad luxurious touches for a stylish trade show approach
March 2004

Organically grown
Since the early ’20s, George Little Management  has been an exhibition industry standard. Thank Jack Withiam and his partners’ strategic vision for its organic growth over the years.
May 2004

The Music Man
From the Olympics to the U.S. Open, Kevin Johnstone knows how to secure large events and throw a memorable party. Now he’s bringing music to the masses at NAMM and singing the sweet song of success.
April 2004

Inevitable course
As a young female in the top spot, Tamara Christian has increased NTP’s revenue by 250 percent in less than three years
October 2003

Back from bust
Bankruptcy, downsizing and reorganizing a company might scare most people. Not Robert Priest-Heck: He’s ready for change as CEO of MediaLive International.
September 2003

Trump card
Betting on a new consumer show, Christine Reed Fletcher comes out with the winning hand
July/August 2003

Pedal to the metal
After 23 years with Reed Exhibitions, Tony Calanca is speeding down a new path
June 2003 Profile

Master builder
In just three years, Galen Poss has grown Hanley-Wood Exhibitions from a start-up venture into a $42 million business
May 2003

Profile: Top Gun
Two decades of military leadership helped mold Jim Bracken’s strategy for success: evaluate the situation, make a plan and execute efficiently. Now he’s at ease leading VNU Expositions into the global arena as a lean fighting machine.
July/August 2004

Profile: Building a billion-dollar business
Value-driven and consumer-focused, Paul Dykstra is determined to lead GES into a new age of service
June 2004

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