MARY DOLAHER
Mary Dolaher is Chief Executive Officer of IDG World Expo, recognized worldwide as a leader in exhibition management, producing more than 750 globally branded conferences and events in 55 countries. In this role, she leads IDG World Expo’s broad suite of industry-leading expo events including Macworld, LinuxWorld, and E for All, the highly-acclaimed video game event she launched in 2007. Additionally, Dolaher facilitates new business development, with a unique focus on creating market-leading events that feature dynamic year-round communities within each industry. Most recently, she spearheaded the launch of “REVEAL Los Angeles…The Fashion & Design Event,” a dynamic new fashion event dedicated to Los Angeles’ unique role and influence in the fashion world.
Before joining IDG World Expo in 2006, Dolaher was Senior Vice President at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), where she planned and managed the video game industry’s annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world's leading interactive entertainment event. E3 was ranked in the top 25 trade shows in the country, and drew over 70,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors. Prior to her 12 years heading E3, Dolaher was Director of Corporate Communications at IDG, where she managed communications functions for the chairman of the board.
In 2006, 2007, and 2008, Dolaher was named one of the top 25 people in the video game industry by Next Generation Magazine, and was the recipient of American Business Media’s inaugural Gertrude Crain award recognizing the achievements of the country's leading female executives. In addition, she has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the exhibition business by Tradeshow Week several times, most recently in the top twenty in 2008.
RICHARD KAZARIAN
Richard Kazarian, Senior Vice President, Sales & Operations, has over 18 years of tradeshow and conference experience. He spent 14 years at Key 3 Media (formally Ziff Davis Inc) where he worked on Comdex and Networld + Interop and held roles of National Account Manager, National Sales Manager, Director of North American Sales and VP of Business Development. Prior to coming on board at IDG World Expo, Kazarian worked at Questex Media where he was Group Sales Director for their technology portfolio.
MELINDA KENDALL
Melinda Kendall, General Manager, LinuxWorld has run the LinuxWorld events for the past two years, launching the OpenSolutions Summit Conference and the Next Generation Data Center conference and expo. Previous event experience includes the launch and management of Java Internet Business Expo and COMDEX/Enterprise for Softbank Forums (MediaLive), and running smaller conferences including Web Innovation. In addition, Kendall served as vice president and senior vice president of the central marketing group at Softbank Forums and MediaLive, working on Networld+Interop, Seybold Seminars, and COMDEX, among others. Prior to her move into events, Kendall spent 13 years in publishing, in circulation, business planning and research, and currently helps develop industry standards for audience audits at BPA Worldwide and as a member of the IAEE task force.
PAUL KENT
Paul Kent, General Manager, Macworld, is a 25 year veteran of the technology industry. Having started his career as a self-taught programmer, he started his own consulting firm in 1984. His company, Mactivity, Inc., went on to host the well regarded Mactivity series of technical conferences and a career in event management was born. Over the year's Kent has contributed to and produced many of the tech industry's groundbreaking events - Interop, InteropDotCom, Mactivity, Mactivity/Web, Mactivity/CEO, Voice on the Net (VON), ProgrammableWorld, Search, SOCKSDevCon, QuickTime Live!, The Mac Networkers Retreat and, of course, Macworld Conference & Expo. A respected leader in the Mac market, Kent has designed the renowned Macworld Conference programs since 1997.
MADELINE KRUZEL
Madeline Kruzel, General Manager, REVEAL Los Angeles...The Fashion & Design Event, is a Certified Meeting Professional with more than 25 years in event and hospitality management. Kruzel is an industry leader, who has contributed to numerous high profile events including the Democratic National Convention, Travel Industry Association of America’s PowWow, the National Education Association convention, the Meeting Professional International-World Education Congress and targeted Emmy and Grammy Award events to name just a few. Most recently, Kruzel served as Vice President, Client Services at LA INC., The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau directing a team of dedicated event professionals in servicing and overseeing events convening in Los Angeles. Kruzel has also served as Director of Events at Universal Studios Hollywood where she oversaw all aspects of special event direction and production from studio premiers and media events to new product launches. Her leadership within the industry includes serving as International Chair of the Meeting Professionals International/MPI Professional Development Strategy Group as well as serving as International Board member of both MPI’s Research Committee and Brand Marketing Committee. Kruzel is a member of MPI, PCMA and the Association of Convention Operations Managers.
MELISSA MESSIER
Melissa Messier, Vice President, Marketing is responsible for leading the marketing and branding efforts for the E3 Business & Media Summit as well as E for All. Prior to joining IDG World Expo, Messier spent seven years spearheading the marketing efforts for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Before joining the E3 team, she was the marketing manger for Radius, a product design and development firm.
DONNA MOSCHELLA
Donna Moschella, Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, is responsible for IDG World Expo's finance/accounting, information technology, facilities planning/management, and legal affairs. Moschella joined IDG World Expo in 1998 as Finance Director and was appointed to Vice President Finance & Administration in 2002. Prior to joining IDG World Expo, Moschella held various financial positions at International Data Group, the parent company of IDG World Expo. Moschella has over 20 years experience in the finance/accounting field.
PAT PHILLIPS
Priscilla Phillips, aka "Pat" Phillips, General Manager, Interactive Entertainment Brand, brings over 20 years event experience to her role at IDG World Expo. Phillips began her career in the tradeshow industry as a telemarketer for Ralph Whitener & Co then moved over to the operations department as a manager overseeing five events. Phillips served as the Director of Corporate Tradeshow Operations team for VNU Expo managing best practices of five operating groups. Most recently, Phillips was the Show Director at the Entertainment Software Association, where she managed operations and registration for the E3Expo. Phillips currently serves on the Board of Directors for Major American Tradeshow Organizers and the International Association of Exhibitions & Events
CAROLYN RAUCH
Carolyn Rauch, Senior Vice President, Strategic Communication & Event Development is responsible for strategic planning, development, and positioning of World Expo events. Rauch brings more than 20 years of experience to her position. She served as Senior Vice President of the Entertainment Software Association where she managed the association's new E3 Media & Business Summit. Previously, Rauch was a vice president at Robinson Lake Sawyer Miller, a strategic communications firm specializing in the entertainment industry, her clients included MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comcast. Rauch has also served as deputy national press secretary to U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey's 1992 presidential campaign, deputy press secretary to former U.S. Senator and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Jim Sasser, and New Hampshire press secretary for former Governor Bruce Babbitt's 1988 presidential campaign.
LINSY REESE
Linsy Reese, Vice President, Marketing, is responsible for developing integrated marketing strategies for IDG World Expo’s events, including Macworld, LinuxWorld and GreenXchange. With over 15 years of event experience, Reese spent seven years at CMP Media working on electronics industry events, including the Embedded Systems Conference. Previously, she spent eight years at the American Academy of Ophthalmology marketing their annual meeting, one of the top five largest medical meetings in the U.S.
DONALD YOUNG
Donald Young, Vice President, Administration brings seven years experience in the tradeshow industry and 22 years experience in office administration, operations and finance to his role at IDG World Expo. Young originally joined IDG in 1985 in the mailroom, moved shortly thereafter into an administrative role in the President's Office and spent nine years at IDG's Corporate Support Center in Boston. During his six-year tenure at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), Young served as Manager, Tradeshow Finance and was responsible for all financial aspects of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) tradeshow. Young is a member of the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE).