Mike Rusbridge is Chairman and CEO of Reed Exhibitions,
the world’s leading exhibition organiser and a division
of the Reed Elsevier group plc, a world-leading
publisher and information provider.
Mike has over 30 years experience in the exhibition
industry, both at the sharp end, launching and running
successful events, and in a strategic role, transforming
a collection of local businesses into the world’s
most global exhibition network. He joined the industry
in 1979 becoming Managing Director of Cahners Exhibitions
Ltd (part of Reed Elsevier) in 1982, Chief Executive
for Reed Exhibitions Europe in 1988, President for
Reed Exhibitions Europe and Asia in 1994, and Chairman
of Reed Exhibitions worldwide in 1996.
During his career with the company, Mike has developed
Reed Exhibitions’ global network into one of unrivalled
brand strength, industry knowledge and organisational
expertise. In doing so, he has negotiated a series
of successful partnerships and acquisitions with
venues, organisers, trade associations and government
bodies. In 2000 he oversaw the purchase of Miller
Freeman Europe which added one million square metres
of space to Reed Exhibitions’ already established
portfolio, creating the world’s largest exhibition
organiser.
Today the company employs over 2100 event specialists
in 26 offices worldwide and organises some 420 events
serving 49 industry sectors.
Mr. Mike Rusbridge
