Specialised Exhibitions has transitioned to a new name: Montgomery Group Africa, reflecting the consolidation of Montgomery Group’s regional divisions across Africa under one unified management structure. The company said the strategic move would streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth.
“This transition is more than a name change, it’s a reflection of where we’re headed. By bringing our teams together under one identity, we’re building the clarity, strength and agility needed to grow with purpose across all regions,” said Gary Corin, who continues as managing director following the transition to Montgomery Group Africa.
“By simplifying structures and aligning leadership under one cohesive vision, Montgomery Group Africa will enhance collaboration, improve resource allocation, and enable faster decision-making. This transformation will not only strengthen support for regional teams but also unlock greater opportunities for innovation, consistency, and long-term growth across all markets, Corin added.
Celebrating 130 years in 2025, Montgomery Group is the UK’s longest-running independent events organiser, with a portfolio of over 50 events and co-located across 15 countries.
“Montgomery Group has proudly organised events across Africa since launching Specialised Exhibitions in South Africa in 1968,” said Damion Angus, group managing director and chairman of Montgomery Group. “Since then, the Montgomery presence has expanded to include events in Botswana, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Libya and Zimbabwe – alongside our well-established portfolio of trade exhibitions throughout South Africa.”
“Bringing the full African events portfolio under Montgomery Group Africa supports the vision of an ambitious new phase of growth across the continent. We have strong, experienced teams in every region who are energised by the opportunities this consolidation unlocks.”
The move will see Propak Africa, Propak Cape, Propak West Africa and Propak East Africa leading as the largest packaging, plastics, print, food processing and labelling exhibitions across Africa. East Africa’s principal event for the security, fire and safety industry –Securexpo and its co-locates – will complement a growing portfolio including Securex Expo, A-OSH Expo, Facilities Management Expo and Fire Expo, hosted annually in Johannesburg, and launching for the first time in Cape Town in October this year.
Gary Corin, MD for South Africa, has additionally taken on the role of MD for West Africa events. Angela Kinyua continues to lead as MD of the East African events, both now operating within the unified Montgomery Group Africa structure.
“Our locally based marketing team are leading the rollout of the Montgomery Group Africa brand across the African region,” said Corin. “This includes overseeing all marketing communications and collateral development.”
This change will not impact day-to-day operations. The registered business entities in each region – including South, East, and West Africa – remain unchanged, and all current invoicing and banking details will continue as usual.
The name change has taken effect from 1 September 2025.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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