GES promotes Quade to North America President, stead to EMEA President

Monday, January 8, 2024

Global Experience Specialists (GES), a renowned partner in experiential marketing and logistics for the exhibition and live events sector, has announced the elevation of Jeff Quade to the role of President of GES Exhibitions – North America, and Jason Stead to the position of President of GES Exhibitions – EMEA.

Steve Moster, President of GES and President and CEO of Viad Corp, commended Jeff and Jason as exceptional leaders, citing their impressive achievements in fostering innovation and transformative initiatives at GES. With a proven history in both business development and operational excellence, their dedication to delivering exceptional service and insights to clients has been pivotal. Moster emphasized their role in cultivating world-class teams and fostering a winning culture that has propelled GES to new heights.

Jeff Quade, boasting over 30 years of executive leadership at GES, now oversees the North American business unit of GES Exhibitions, which includes onPeak and SHOWTECH. His extensive experience and forward-thinking approach empower his teams to excel and innovate. Quade, recognized for building industry partnerships, has also served as a board member for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (“IAEE”) and the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (“CEIR”).

With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, Jason Stead has a successful track record in generating new revenue, client growth and retention, and the development and launch of new products and services. Joining GES in 2014, Stead previously held leadership roles at Nissan, EDF, Sky, ITV, Emap, and Ascential. His global perspective in driving strategy and operations, coupled with his ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, makes him a valuable asset to the organization.

Jeff Quade expressed his pride in the GES team’s ongoing commitment to connecting people to innovation, experiences, and each other. He acknowledged the support of team members, clients, and trade partners, expressing excitement about the exhibition industry’s direction and GES’ continued success as a leader in the field.

Jason Stead affirmed the commitment of the EMEA team to building meaningful partnerships with clients for mutual growth. He expressed immense pride in the team’s dedication to the success of the business, clients, and the industry as a whole.

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