Reed shuffles top management

One of China's leading exhibition organizers has announced the appointment of two senior executives as part of its ambitious growth strategy.

Edwin Tan has been promoted to COO, with effect from March 1, 2014.	Thomas Huang has been promoted to Vice President of Reed Exhibitions Shanghai, effective February 1, 2014.

Reed Exhibitions Greater China says the corporate shuffle is part of its plan to develop new launches and forge fresh partnerships as it tries to keep pace with the growing size of the business and operational complexities of the local exhibition industry.

Edwin Tan, Senior Vice President, Reed Exhibitions Greater China, has been promoted to COO, with effect from March 1, 2014. In his new role, Tan will support Reed China's President Nat Wong in day-to-day operations as well as spearhead sustainable growth initiatives for Reed across China.

Thomas Huang, having served with distinction as Acting Vice President of Reed Exhibitions Shanghai, has been promoted to Vice President of Reed Exhibitions Shanghai, effective February 1, 2014.

Reed Exhibitions Greater China President Nat Wong said: "I'm delighted to announce the well-deserved appointments of Edwin Tan and Thomas Huang. It is a significant achievement for us to have two exceptionally qualified and experienced professionals grow within the ranks to take up key management roles working with me to define our growth path into the future. Valuing people is one of the most deeply held corporate values at Reed and it bodes well for Reed and our staff that we can continue to facilitate succession from within."

"This will be a very important year for Reed in China and across Asia-Pacific. With these two appointments, we go into the year with a fortified and proven leadership team at the helm."

Overview

Reed Exhibitions Greater China is a part of Reed Exhibitions, the world's leading events organizer with 500 events in 40 countries. Globally, Reed's portfolio of exhibitions and conferences serves 43 industry sectors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The company employs 3,500 people worldwide. In 2013, Reed Exhibitions brought together more than six million event participants from around the world, generating billions of dollars in business for its customers. The group's total revenues for the year of 2012 were 854 million British pounds (8.74 billion yuan).

Currently, more than 500 employees help Reed Exhibitions Greater China to serve 11 specialized sectors: Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly • Machine Tools, Metalworking & Industrial Materials • Converting • Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Sports & Recreation • Gifts & Homeware • Auto Aftermarket • Lifestyle • Gaming • Publishing • Property & Travel• Marine, Energy, Oil & Gas.