LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Trade show industry veteran Yancy Weinrich was recently named to a newly created role at CloserStill Media: President of North America. In her new role, Weinrich will lead a planned expansion to double the size of the company within two years and will support high-growth acquisitions across the company’s industry portfolios, which include verticals such as veterinary medicine, e-commerce and healthcare.
“CloserStill is an exciting and dynamic company poised for significant growth in the U.S., which is what drew me to them,” said Weinrich, President of CloserStill Media North America. “I look forward to working with them to continue their momentum and expansion in the U.S. The team in place is comprised of seasoned trade show professionals who are able to think strategically and creatively about the future. Their talented management team and ownership by Providence Equity Partners uniquely position them to grow through new event launches and acquisitions.”
Weinrich has over 17 years of experience at RX (formerly Reed Exhibitions), including serving as Chief Growth Officer since 2019, where she focused on growth strategy, marketing, content, digital and activations for over 25 B2B events across a variety of industries. Prior to 2019, Weinrich held leadership roles at RX. She was awarded the Trade Fair Manager Rock Star Award for Fastest Growing Show in the TSE’s 2018 Fastest 50 Awards and has received jewelry industry honors including the American Gem Society’s Triple Zero Award.
CloserStill manages portfolios in seven countries, in major international cities such as London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Singapore, as well as in domestic cities such as New York, Orlando, Austin, Chicago and Las Vegas.
According to a statement from Gareth Bowhill, CEO of CloserStill Media, “Yancy Weinrich is not only an experienced and forward-thinking leader in the exhibition industry, she also has an incredible track record of driving growth and innovation through organic business development, new event launches and acquisitions. CloserStill Media looks forward to doubling the size of our global business from pre-COVID levels over the next 24 months. Under Yancy’s leadership and vision in the U.S. market, we will continue our client-centric approach in premier and dynamically growing market sectors.”
Contact Yancy Weinrich at y.weinrich@closerstillmedia.com; Gareth Bowhill at g.bowhill@closerstillmedia.com