Clarion Events has promoted Kelly Comboni to CEO of Clarion Connect, the organiser’s division focused on delivering one-to-one event formats, digital platforms, and community-building experiences.
Clarion said the promotion underscores its commitment to prioritising connection-focused businesses.
As CEO of Clarion Connect, Comboni will oversee key brands within the division, which include Quartz Network, Consero Events, Connect Events, Eaton Hall, and LeftField Media. She was previously president of Leftfield Media. Quartz Network and Consero, having joined Clarion Events in 2017, following Clarion’s acquisition of LeftField Media, where she was a co-founder.
Clarion Connect operates business units and events spanning North America, Europe, and beyond. The division brings together brands that facilitate more than 60,000 business connections annually through a portfolio which includes 80 summits, forums, and networks.
“Connections are at the heart of what makes Clarion’s events transformative,” said Lisa Hannant, global CEO of Clarion Events. “Kelly’s promotion to CEO of Clarion Connect recognises her exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and passion for fostering collaboration. Her ability to build high-performing teams and deliver exceptional value has already made an indelible impact across the brands she leads.”
Comboni added: “At its core, this division is about creating opportunities for people and businesses to come together in ways that drive real impact – whether it’s through sparking innovation, solving challenges, or forming partnerships that last. As we continue to expand our global footprint and refine the way we connect communities, I’m eager to build on our success and deliver even more value for our customers and teams.”
Comboni will report directly to Greg Topalian, chairman of Clarion Events North America, and Lisa Hannant.
As part of the Clarion Connect portfolio, LeftField Media will continue as the division’s enthusiast consumer events arm. LeftField Media produces fan conventions, including Anime NYC, Anime Frontier, Awesome Con, and Rose City Comic Con.
Clarion Connect is the world’s largest organiser of one-to-one events Clarion Events is the world’s largest privately owned event and exhibition organiser
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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