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Messe Dusseldorf Group President & CEO Wolfram Diener is the new non‑executive director on the ET GLOBAL Board. Diener has been with Messe Dusseldorf for over seven years. He’s served as project director at Hamburg Messe GmbH, managing director in Asia for Messe Frankfurt, general manager at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, vice president conventions & exhibitions with Marina Bay Sands, vice president Sands China (in Macau), and senior VP at Informa Markets in Asia before he joined Messe Dusseldorf as managing director in 2018.

ColorCraft, a leader in custom tradeshow exhibit design and fabrication, has announced the hiring of Sam Pastorella as Creative Director. In this role, Sam will lead the company’s creative vision, guiding design strategy and concept development across custom exhibits, branded environments, and national program accounts.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Hamilton is reinforcing its commitment to strategic, human-centered experiences by expanding StudioH, the company’s award-winning creative experiential studio established in 2023. The addition of an Experience Designer role reflects Hamilton’s continued investment in supporting clients’ full experiential programs, from insight and strategy through engagement and measurable impact.

On Location, a nationwide provider of labor and management services for exhibits, events, activations, and branded environments, is proud to announce the appointment of John Thompson to the newly established role of Sales & Growth – Branded Environments.

Legends Global, the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, announced today that Josh Kritzler has been appointed President, North American Venues & Content. In this role, Kritzler will oversee the company’s portfolio of North American arenas, stadiums, theaters, and convention centers and lead venue operations, content, and booking across the network.

    Jeff Quade has been promoted to president at GES – Global Experience Specialists. Quade has been with GES for over 28 years. He