ExpoPlatform appoints ex-Informa digital VP to new chief growth officer post

Cambridge-based, global hybrid event and marketplace technology provider ExpoPlatform has appointed Luke Bilton as its chief growth officer to drive its expansion through product development, marketing and sales. Bilton has 18 years of experience in international events and media businesses including UBM, Future and, most recently, at Informa as vice-president for digital. His appointment is the latest in a raft of appointments in ExpoPlatform’s sales and marketing functions over the past year. “The pandemic has been a huge catalyst for change in the event industry, with 2021 set to see the digital transformation continue at pace,” said Bilton. “It’s already clear that technology features such as AI-powered matchmaking, networking and online meetings between participants are here to stay long after the vaccines roll out. “More than this, organisers now realise that a true ‘Hybrid’ experience has to mean much more than a virtual event at the same time as a physical event. It should mean a frictionless and personalised experience between digital marketplaces, editorial and on-demand content and events in order to connect attendees and exhibitors 365 days a year. “I’m delighted to be working with this innovative team and with peers across the industry on how we...

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