GES - Global Experience Specialists

🎤 GES Team Members Speaking at Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) Rising Leaders Summit Bob Ryley, SVP of Business Development at GES, will join the session on Your Career, Your Way: How Industry Leaders Built Their Roadmaps, sharing practical insights and real-world advice on navigating career growth and making intentional moves. Kevin S., Senior Director of Client Services, will speak during Leadership Lab: A Fireside Chat on Leadership Growth, sharing insights on career growth, overcoming challenges, and building leadership confidence. #ESCA #RLS26 #RisingLeaders https://lnkd.in/g_Y_2vg6 https://lnkd.in/g7pZNZyY

𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩: Leadership Lab Leadership growth doesn’t happen overnight — and it doesn’t happen alone. At the 2026 ESCA 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩, join Katherine Baize, Director of Client Solutions at Freeman Company, and Kevin S., Senior Director of Client Services at GES - Global Experience Specialists, as they offer a candid look at leadership from the inside out. Expect honest conversation around career progression, navigating challenges, and building confidence as you step into greater responsibility. This session is relatable, practical, and designed to meet rising leaders exactly where they are. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://summit.esca.org/ 📅 February 23–25, 2026 📍 George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX #ESCA #RLS26 #RisingLeaders

👏 Congratulations, Lindsay Williams, CMP, CEM! We’re proud to celebrate Lindsay Williams, who was nominated for a Visionary Award and named the youngest member of the PCMA Board of Directors. Lindsay has officially began her two-year term, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the impact she’ll make. A huge accomplishment and well-deserved recognition—congrats, Lindsay! https://ow.ly/9LYj50XYcbe #PCMA #VisionaryAward #EventProfs #TeamGES

That’s a wrap on PCMA Convening Leaders ✨ From celebrating our team to honoring excellence through the Above & Beyond Awards (proudly sponsored by GES and onPeak) and coming together for Party with a Purpose, this week was all about connection, recognition, and giving back. Grateful for the conversations, the celebrations, and the chance to support an industry that continues to inspire us. Until next time, PCMA! 💜 #PCMACL #CL26 #EventProfs

At PCMA Convening Leaders, our team came together for the Do Good, Feel Good event—giving back, showing up, and making an impact beyond the show floor. Proud to stand with our team and support a great cause with a $10,000 donation, all while connecting with the incredible PCMA community. #PCMACL #CL26 #EventProfs

👏 Join us in congratulating Jeff Quade and Marianne Szczech! Jeff Quade has been promoted to President, GES Exhibitions, taking on global leadership of our Exhibitions business. Jeff’s experience, perspective, and dedication to our clients and teams will help guide GES as we continue to evolve worldwide. We’re also thrilled to celebrate Marianne Szczech’s promotion to Chief Product Officer, GES Exhibitions. In her expanded role, Marianne will lead global product strategy, enhance e-commerce, elevate marketing, and drive exhibitor & client success. Marianne also now joins the GES Executive Leadership Team. Congratulations, Jeff and Marianne! #LeadershipAnnouncement #Congratulations #NewRoles #ExecutiveLeadership #Exhibitions #EventsIndustry #TeamGES

𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩: Your Career, Your Way There’s no single path to leadership — and that’s the point. At the 2026 ESCA 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩, this panel brings together industry leaders with diverse backgrounds to share how they built their career roadmaps, made intentional choices, and navigated key turning points along the way. In Your Career, Your Way: How Industry Leaders Built Their Roadmaps, attendees can expect honest insights, practical advice, and takeaways they can apply immediately as they plan their next move — whether they’re early in their careers or stepping into leadership. Panelists include: • Traci Boyer, SVP of Operations, Freeman Company • Russ Callahan, CRO, Quest Events • Laure Chachere, SVP of Customer Experience, Freeman Company • Bob Ryley, SVP of Business Development, GES - Global Experience Specialists 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://summit.esca.org/ 📅 February 23–25, 2026 📍 George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX #ESCA #RLS26 #RisingLeaders