UFI members elected representatives from exhibition organisations and industry companies across different international markets. The Board comprises a maximum of 61 members, with elections taking place every three years.
UFI elects international representatives for its 2026–2029 Board
The newly elected Board brings together executives from exhibition organisers, convention and exhibition centres, and international industry associations.
Members represent UFI’s regional chapters across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East. The Board is responsible for implementing decisions adopted during UFI’s annual General Assembly. Furthermore, it develops association policies and prepares proposals concerning issues affecting international trade fairs and exhibitions.
Following their preparation, UFI submits these proposals to its members for voting at the General Assembly. The elections take place every three years, establishing the association’s governing representation for the following term.
The UFI Board of Directors for 2026-2029 includes (in alphabetical order):
- Andreas Mavrommatis, TIF HELEXPO (Greece)
- Anthea Tan, Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)
- Antonio Bruzzone, BolognaFiere (Italy)
- Ashley Roberts, CONNECT (Sultanate of Oman)
- Bilal Al Barmawi, 1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences (Saudi Arabia)
- Carlo Bonomi, Fiera Milano (Italy)
- Carole Kadenge, Sarit Expo Centre (Kenya)
- Clément Guerci, GL Events (France)
- Damion Angus, Montgomery Group (UK)
- David Boon, Brussels Expo (Belgium)
- David Harrison, IMEX Group (UK)
- Debbie Kristiansen, OVG Middle East (Saudi Arabia)
- Diane Chen, Shenyang New World Expo (China)
- Driss Tazi, Comexposium (France)
- Elaine Wong, IPIM (Macao)
- Federico Bricolo, Veronafiere (Italy)
- Fernando Gorbarán, Messe Frankfurt Argentina (Argentina)
- Francesco Santa, IEG Middle East (United Arab Emirates)
- Geoff Dickinson, dmg events (United Arab Emirates)
- Gerald Böse, Kölnmesse (Germany)
- Haluk Kanca, Istanbul Expo Center (Turkey)
- Hugh Jones, RX (UK)
- Jochen Köckler, Deutsche Messe (Germany)
- Joon How Loy, IMPACT (Thailand)
- Jörn Holtmeier, AUMA (Germany)
- Joyce Leveston, Javits Center (USA)
- Lan Fang, Shanghai DLG Exhibitions & Events (China)
- Li Ma, China International Exhibition Center Group (China)
- Lisa Hannant, Clarion Events (UK)
- Liz Plizga, Diversified Communications (USA)
- Mahmut Er, IPEKYOLU International Exhibitions (Turkey)
- Majed Aljuaid, Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center (Saudi Arabia)
- Maria João Rocha de Matos, FIL (Portugal)
- Mario Goffard Negro, Bilbao Exhibition Centre (Spain)
- Mario Tobias, Messe Berlin (Germany)
- Matt Pearce, Talk2 Media & Events (Australia)
- Maurits van der Sluis, RAI Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
- Michael Duck, Informa Markets (China)
- Michael Kruppe, SNIEC (China)
- Mohammed Al Hussaini, Riyadh Exhibitions Company (Saudi Arabia)
- Monica Lee-Müller, HKCEC (Hong Kong)
- Nina Ermenc Pangerl, Celje Fair (Slovenia)
- Pamela Pascual, World Trade Center Metro Manila (Philippines)
- Panittha Buri, BITEC (Thailand)
- Peter Ottmann, NürnbergMesse (Germany)
- Raul Strauss Justiniano, FEXPOCRUZ (Bolivia)
- Renata Suša, Zagreb Fair (Croatia)
- Ricard Zapatero, Fira de Barcelona (Spain)
- Rita Chu, Adsale Exhibition Services (Hong Kong)
- Roman Imgrüth, MCH Group (Switzerland)
- Said Al Shanfari, OCEC (Sultanate of Oman)
- Simon Wang, TAITRA (Taiwan)
- Smilely Lam, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Hong Kong)
- Stefan Rummel, Messe München (Germany)
- Steven Kim, Coex (Republic of Korea)
- Synthia Chan, Macau Fair & Trade Association (Macao)
- Tina Yin, Hangzhou Expo Group (China)
- Wolfgang Marzin, Messe Frankfurt (Germany)
- Wolfram Diener, Messe Düsseldorf (Germany)
UFI President Panittha Buri comments on the election
Panittha Buri, UFI President and Vice Chairperson of BHIRAJ BURI GROUP, commented on the newly elected Board.
She stated: “Our Board of Directors reflects what makes UFI truly special: a global community united by a shared commitment to advancing the exhibition industry. I warmly congratulate all newly elected members and extend my sincere thanks to those stepping down for their dedication, commitment and service to UFI.
Ultimately, an association is only as strong as the commitment and contribution of its members. Its true value lies not only in its leadership, but in the willingness of its entire community to participate, share expertise, exchange ideas and work together towards common goals.
UFI’s strength comes from the people who give their time, energy and passion to shaping its future. While the Board provides leadership and direction, it is the combined commitment of the Board and the wider membership that brings our association to life and enables it to thrive.
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