Douglas Emslie

Deputy Chairman

Doug was most recently chief executive of Tarsus Group for 25 years, having joined the business when it was launched in 1998. He previously held senior positions at Blenheim Group and, after its takeover, United Business Media.

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Douglas Emslie

Doug is a past Chairman and Director of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), as well as past Chairman of the Events Industry Alliance. He is a board member of US industry advocacy body, the Exhibition & Conference Alliance (ECA) and was also the first international board member of the US industry trade body, SISO, where he went on to serve as Chair.

Doug oversaw the acquisition of Tarsus Group by Informa plc which they bought for over $ 1 billion. He is currently Chairman of the events investment vehicle Cuil Bay Capital, exhibition organiser Raccoon Media Group , The Cuil Bay Foundation which helps young adults with their physical and mental wellbeing and Chair of the Trustees of the Green Hub project for teens.