John van der Valk joins Infopro Digital as Managing Director Trade Shows

Infopro Digital, a European leader in business-to-business (B2B) information solutions, has announced the appointment of John van der Valk as Managing Director – Trade Shows. He will report to Isabelle André, Executive Director of Infopro Digital group.

In this role, John van der Valk will lead the strategic growth and development of the group’s global exhibition portfolios.
He brings over 25 years of experience in the B2B media and events industry, with a strong focus on digital transformation, commercial leadership, and team building across Europe, Asia, and North America. Before joining Infopro Digital, John served as Senior Advisor to the Board at Informa Markets Asia, supporting the roll-out of buyer-led meeting programs and commercial best practices. From 2020 to early 2024, he was CEO Europe at ECRM / RangeMe, responsible for expanding the company’s presence and operations across the region. Earlier in his career, John held executive roles at Informa and UBM.

Recognised as flagship events in their respective fields, the trade shows organised by Infopro Digital group are the annual go-to gatherings for professional communities in the construction and public sectors, automotive, insurance, retail, and industry sectors. The group curates a portfolio of 34 industry-specific trade shows that attract more than 270,000 attendees each year, including the Salon des Maires et des Collectivités (France), UKREiiF (UK), Luxe Pack (Monaco, USA, China), MakeUp in (France, USA).

“John van der Valk’s arrival marks a new phase of acceleration for Infopro Digital’s trade shows. His experience and strategic vision are key assets in scaling our events globally and supporting our clients’ growth”, said Isabelle André, Executive Director of Infopro Digital.

“I’m thrilled to join Infopro Digital, a rising global force in the exhibitions industry. I look forward to working with the team to drive innovation, growth, and international reach”, said John van der Valk.