Michael Ryan

Head Of Global Development & FESPA Global Print Expo at FESPA

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Professional and results driven international exhibition manager with a highly successful career in international sales, event management and new business development. Highly proficient in both German and Spanish, possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills with an ability to develop, sustain and influence stakeholder relationships across the globe. Passionate about events, enjoys both the buzz and live challenges of exhibitions as well as managing and motivating successful global exhibition teams. Highly motivated and proven success in both launching and development of exhibitions worldwide. Founded and launched SPORTSWEAR PRO 2020, showcasing pioneering technologies in on-demand and customised sportswear manufacturing. Founded and launched WRAPFEST, the event for car wrapping. AEO AWARD WINNER 2018 for Best Overseas Show - FESPA Mexico 2017 AEO AWARD WINNER 2021 for Best International Show Europe - FESPA 2023 Have travelled the world with FESPA and each trip has provided essential experience and an education of sales and etiquette throughout the world. I take great pride in my ability to converse and conduct business with clients from all corners. Achievements include the continued year-on-year sales growth of every FESPA exhibition since 2005 and the launching and management of our exhibition and events in Eurasia, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Asia, India and the USA. Current projects in the next 12 months include exhibition management of FESPA global portfolio in Europe, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mexico City and Sao Paolo and development of new projects and launches to add to the FESPA exhibition portfolio. Voted among the 25 top executives 2018 of Wide Format Industry in Latin America .....to be continued........... Specialties: International Sales, Event Management, Customer Care, Exhibition Marketing and Branding, Spanish and German speaker