LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GES, a global
full-service marketing partner to many of the world's leading
brands, announced the promotion of Jay
Altizer to president of the global company. Since joining
GES in May 2018, Altizer has
simplified the business units to create greater efficiencies, and
increased the value and services GES brings to its clients. His
extensive management experience, including operational excellence,
business development and product innovation, will serve to help
transform the business for the future.
"Jay's focus on putting clients first and his approach to
helping them to create unique, impactful experiences that drive
results makes him ideal to lead GES globally," said Steve Moster, president and chief executive
officer of Viad. "Bringing North America, the UK, Europe and the Middle East under Jay's leadership will
provide a consistent experience for our global clients."
"I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead GES globally as we
continue to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our
clients," said Altizer. "We're listening to our clients and
striving to be their partner of choice – locally and globally. From
strategic insight to cutting–edge creative and flawless execution,
we are firmly committed to helping our clients' build their
brands."
GES also announced the addition of Ian
Dunhill, for the newly created role of executive vice
president of finance, reporting to Altizer. Dunhill is an
experienced global financial executive with a record of
accomplishment in providing exceptional value in driving strategy
and operating performance across all aspects of a business. Dunhill
joins GES from Gold's Gym International where he was the chief
financial officer. Prior experiences include CFO at ASSA ABLOY
Hospitality, Vice President of Finance at MoneyGram International
and Divisional CFO at Almirall, a global pharmaceutical
company.
"Ian brings extensive financial expertise which has led to many
successful simplification and process improvement initiatives
within several finance functions," said Altizer. "He has extensive
knowledge in international finance and business expertise in
numerous industry sectors including public and private
companies."
Altizer holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at
Dartmouth, and both a Bachelor of
Science in Management Science and a Bachelor of Science in
Management from Virginia Tech.
Altizer's experience includes successfully leading teams at Dean
Foods, PepsiCo, and Bain & Company. Dunhill earned a Bachelor
of Commerce, Business Studies & Accounting from the
University of Edinburgh in Scotland and is a Chartered Accountant from
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
About GES
GES, a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a
global, full-service provider for live events, producing corporate
events, exhibitions, conferences, congresses, exhibits and
entertainment experiences. GES provides a wide range of services,
including official show services, audio visual, cutting-edge
creative and design, marketing and measurement services, and event
accommodations – all with an unrivaled global reach. GES partners
with leading shows and brands, including Pfizer, Merck, Bell,
Philips Lighting, Spring Fair, CPHi,
ADIPEC, MAGIC, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, and Canadian International
Auto Show. GES' National Servicenter® has been recognized with
certification under the J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call
Center Program℠ for the past 11 years, and for the 10th year in a
row, Ad Age has named GES as one of the Nation's Largest
Experiential/Event Marketing Agency Networks. For more information
visit www.ges.com.
GES
Contacts:
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Detra Page,
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Christine
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+1
702.591.3786
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+44 2476
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dpage@ges.com
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chistine.martin@ges.com
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