London/Hong Kong, 3rd October: UK-based, Nineteen Group announced that it has acquired Oliver Kinross, a London and Hong Kong-based conference and trade show organiser. No financial details of the deal were announced. After the acquisition, Nineteen Group will maintain headquarters in both London and Hong Kong.

Founded in 2008, Oliver Kinross owns a series of Build Expos with editions in New York, Chicago, Sydney and London. After the acquisition, Oliver Kinross’ founders, Neil McKenzie and James McKenzie and the senior management team, including Barry Saysell and Adam Jaffe, will continue to lead the business.