Ken Dec of The Expo Group, an exhibitions and events partner that invests in growth, has been accepted into Forbes Communications Council, an invitation-only community for executives in communications, marketing and public relations.
Dec, a 30-year marketing veteran, is executive vice president, marketing and client strategies at The Expo Group. He was vetted and selected for Forbes Communications Council by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
“We are honored to welcome Ken into the community,” says Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Communications Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
As an accepted member of the Council, Dec will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. He will be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.
“Thrilled to be part of the Forbes family,” Dec says. “I look forward to extending the reach of The Expo Group and the experiential marketing industry by collaborating with other Council members and contributing thought leadership content that will drive better brand, demand and experiential marketing understanding.”
Dec will join The Expo Group team at the International Association for Exhibitions and Events annual Expo! Expo!.
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council. In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive. For more info, visit forbescouncils.com or forbescommcouncil.com.
The Expo Group is a trusted exhibition and events partner that helps organizations grow their attendance, exhibitor and sponsorship revenue through the design and execution of unique, compelling and memorable experiences. The company has headquarters near Dallas with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Orlando, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York City, Austin/San Antonio and Washington D.C. For more info, visit theexpogroup.com or contact Dana Freker Doody at (972) 580-9000 or dfrekerdoody@theexpogroup.com.
