Juliette Losardo joins from Clarion Events where she was group commercial director. She brings nearly 20 years events experience to the role having held senior posts at Centaur Media and Getty Images. She succeeds Simon Press, whom WTM parent RX said had left the business after 14 years “to pursue new opportunities”.

Vasyl Zhygalo, managing director RXME, and portfolio director for WTM and IBTM events, said: “We are delighted to announce Juliette’s appointment as we work steadfastly to support the resurgence of the global travel trade.
 
“She has extensive experience in driving success for B2B trade shows and conferences, and her accomplishments demonstrate that she has the commercial acumen and management skills to help lead the WTM London team as the tourism and travel sector bounces back.” 

Losardo added: “I am thrilled to be joining Vasyl and the WTM London team at such an important time of change and recovery. The travel industry has proved to be incredibly resilient despite the extraordinary challenges of the pandemic, and there are very positive prospects and opportunities ahead.”
 
Zhygalo also praised the contribution of Losardo’s predecessor, saying: “Simon has been a passionate advocate for WTM and the wider travel portfolio over the past 14 years and will remain part of the legacy of WTM.”

WTM London will be held over 7-9 November this year.