Randy Pekowski Named
President of The Expo Group
Irving, Texas – March 1, 2016 –Randy Pekowski has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of The Expo Group. Founder and former President Ray Pekowski will remain CEO and Chairman of the business, currently celebrating its 25th year as a trusted exhibition and events partner. The promotion is part of the strategic succession plan the company has put in place for the next generation of leadership.
“It has become clear Randy is the right person to lead The Expo Group into the next 25 years,” says Ray Pekowski. “In his role as COO, he has been leading our day-to-day operations, gaining extensive experience, and has a great passion for this business. I am looking forward to working with him in his new role.”
Randy was named COO in 2006; he has worked in the trade show business and for The Expo Group in various roles for over 20 years. A graduate of Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, Randy also studied at Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management graduate program. He is an inventor-of-record for The Expo Group’s patented business model and technology enabling Single Source® service.
“Innovative growth companies like ours create immense opportunities for our clients and for our own employees,” Randy says. “The foundation we have built in service and entrepreneurship over the past 25 years will be the platform on which I lead this company through to the next generation.”
About The Expo Group
The Expo Group is a trusted exhibition and events partner helping clients rethink how to optimize for success. The Dallas-area company has distribution hubs in Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Austin/San Antonio and Washington D.C. Learn more at www.theexpogroup.com or contact Dana Freker Doody directly at 972.580.9000 x1644, ddoody@theexpogroup.com or on Twitter @theexpogroup.