Ion Exhibits has named Marc Santos president, effective Oct. 12. Kevin Fett remains chairman, CEO, and owner of the Carol Stream, Illinois-based exhibit company.
Santos brings more than 20 years of business development and sales leadership experience. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of data solutions at ECRM. Previously, he joined Nielsen as a new business representative in 2004 and advanced through five promotions to vice president of North America.
At Nielsen, Santos founded and grew the company’s small and midsize business unit, increasing annual sales from $3 million to $80 million, according to Ion. He also managed exhibiting responsibilities, including exhibit design criteria, final exhibit selections, show budgets, and return on investment.
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As president, Santos will oversee day-to-day operations across all departments and lead Ion’s growth strategy with Fett and the management team. His responsibilities also include developing vendor and strategic partnerships and strengthening client and industry relationships.
“Marc is the right person to help Ion grow,” Fett said. “He has deep business development experience, he understands our clients, and he cares about our people.”
“I’m excited to join this dynamic team and add my experiences to complement their extensive knowledge,” Santos said.
Founded in 1991, Ion Exhibits provides tradeshow and event services, including design, fabrication, logistics, and installation for custom exhibits and corporate environments. The company also maintains a rental frame inventory. For more information, visit ionexhibits.com.
Press release submitted by Ion Exhibits. Edited by Exhibit City News for clarity, length, and style.
