Previously, Steve held several leadership positions at IDG, Comexposium, and UBM, including CEO Americas for Comexposium.

In these roles, Steve was at the center of key strategic initiatives encompassing event launches, acquisitions, and key partnerships in events and media. He helped develop new events throughout North America and at Canon Communications, a  UBM acquisition, launched the Advanced Manufacturing Group international business.

Steve is a graduate of Manchester University. He began his event career at event organizer Andry Montgomery in London before moving to the US early in his career. 

He has considerable experience in the US and International B2B Markets, having worked in various sectors, including technology, medical, food and beverage, art, and manufacturing.