London, 18th January: International exhibition organiser, Informa Markets, has announced the appointment of Michael Duck as the company’s Executive Vice President – Commercial Development, effective 4th January 2021.

In this newly created role, Duck will work across the global Informa Markets business, acting as the main point of contact for building relationships and a pipeline of growth in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This will include M&A activity and the internationalisation of various products and brands. He will also support the wider Informa Group divisions including the commercial activity of Pharma Intelligence and Academic Publishing in Asia.