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Fashion Network
11-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Comexposium appoints Pablo Nakhlé Cerruti as managing director
French events group Comexposium has appointed Pablo Nakhlé Cerruti as its new chief executive officer, effective August 25. He succeeds Renaud Hamaide, who stepped down earlier this year after leading the company for over a decade, amid disagreements with shareholders. Nakhlé Cerruti brings extensive experience in events and communications. He most recently launched his own fund management firm, Copheam, before joining Mediawan—an independent production studio with more than 80 companies—where he served as managing director of diversification. His return to Comexposium marks a comeback to an industry he knows well. From 2011 to 2014, Nakhlé Cerruti served as director of communications at Unibail-Rodamco. He then joined Viparis, the major Paris-region venue operator, rising through the ranks to become executive general manager from 2018 to 2023. Earlier in his career, he also worked as a speechwriter for Christine Lagarde during her tenure at France's Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry from 2009 to 2011. 'We welcome Pablo Nakhlé Cerruti and are confident he will drive Comexposium's growth to benefit our teams, event communities and stakeholders,' the group said in a statement. Sipac—part of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry—and Crédit Agricole Assurances jointly own Comexposium. The group organizes more than 150 events in 20 countries, covering industries such as food, real estate, retail, fashion and lifestyle. Notable events in its portfolio include SIAL (the global food trade show), SIEC (the commercial real estate exhibition), Foire de Paris, Who's Next (via WSN Développement), One to One Retail and the NRF Retail Big Show. Comexposium recently completed all milestones in the financial safeguard plan approved in 2022, and is now entering a new phase under Nakhlé Cerruti's leadership.
Fashion Network
10-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Comexposium appoints Pablo Nakhlé Cerruti as managing director
Comexposium appoints Pablo Nakhlé Cerruti as managing director By Olivier Guyot Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 10, 2025 French events group has appointed Nakhlé as its new chief executive officer, effective August 25. He succeeds Renaud Hamaide, who stepped down earlier this year after leading the company for over a decade, amid disagreements with shareholders. Pablo Nakhlé Cerruti - DR Nakhlé Cerruti brings extensive experience in events and communications. He most recently launched his own fund management firm, Copheam, before joining Mediawan—an independent production studio with more than 80 companies—where he served as managing director of diversification. His return to Comexposium marks a comeback to an industry he knows well. From 2011 to 2014, Nakhlé Cerruti served as director of communications at . He then joined Viparis, the major Paris-region venue operator, rising through the ranks to become executive general manager from 2018 to 2023. Earlier in his career, he also worked as a speechwriter for during her tenure at France's Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry from 2009 to 2011. Ads 'We welcome Pablo Nakhlé Cerruti and are confident he will drive Comexposium's growth to benefit our teams, event communities and stakeholders,' the group said in a statement. Sipac—part of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry—and Crédit Agricole Assurances jointly own Comexposium. The group organizes more than 150 events in 20 countries, covering industries such as food, real estate, retail, fashion and lifestyle. Notable events in its portfolio include SIAL (the global food trade show), SIEC (the commercial real estate exhibition), Foire de Paris, Who's Next (via WSN Développement), One to One Retail and the Retail Big Show. Comexposium recently completed all milestones in the financial safeguard plan approved in 2022, and is now entering a new phase under Nakhlé Cerruti's leadership.
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi: Sadirat appoints new Chairman, Vice Chairman
Riyadh: Saudi Industrial Export Company (SIEC), known as Sadirat, announced key appointments during its first board meeting of 2025, held on 16 June. The company named Hatem Ali Talib Barajjash as Chairman of the Board, according to a bourse filing. Meanwhile, Bader Hassan Mohammed Al Othman was appointed as the Vice Chairman for the next three years. The two officials took over their roles on 16 June 2025 and will remain in position until 15 June 2028.
Zawya
27-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria: Forum demands administrative, financial autonomy for SIECs
To restore public confidence in State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) as credible agents of grassroots democracy, the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has called for strategic measures to rebrand and reposition these local election management bodies. The call and recommendations were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of FOSIECON's 13th National Delegates' Conference (NDC), held in Jos, Plateau State from May 20-25, 2025. The communiqué was jointly signed by Chief Barr. Jossy C. Eze, National Chairman, and Associate Professor Joseph I. Aremo, National Secretary of the Forum. The communiqué called for the administrative independence and financial autonomy of SIECs to be prioritised, describing this as a necessary step toward strengthening their ability to deliver on their constitutional mandates. 'Improved autonomy,' the communiqué stated, 'is the foundation for restoring public trust in the conduct of local government elections.' To address growing concerns about public perception and misinformation, the communiqué urged SIECs to 'embark on regular public engagements with election stakeholders across the 768 local government areas,' adding that such efforts would help build public confidence in the capacity of SIECs to conduct credible and transparent polls. It also highlighted the critical role of political parties and citizens in enhancing democratic accountability. According to the communiqué, 'Political parties, as the only platforms for nominating candidates for elections, should evolve mechanisms that support the emergence of leadership with proven integrity.' It further called on the electorate to 'consistently monitor and assess the performance of their elected representatives in order to promote accountability.' Building on existing electoral reforms, the communiqué recommended the extension of legal and institutional frameworks that have strengthened the operations of INEC and also enable financial autonomy for SIECs, noting that such reforms would enable more effective and standardised performance at the state level. On legislative reform, the communiqué urged state houses of assembly to 'adopt the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 regarding the procedure for conducting Area Council elections.' Doing so, it said, would 'help ensure uniformity and certainty in the conduct of local government elections.' In addition, the communiqué emphasised the importance of grassroots education and voter mobilisation, encouraging SIECs to deepen partnerships with civil society organisations and development partners to support voter education and civic engagement. 'All politics is local,' the communiqué read, 'and it is essential that SIECs become not just administrators of elections but champions of civic competence.' The communiqué also rejected calls for the abolition of SIECs, labelling such proposals as 'mischievous and anti-federalist.' It reaffirmed that SIECs remain constitutionally protected and vital to Nigeria's democratic development. This position was publicly supported by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule, both of whom attended the conference as special guests. Themed 'Local Government Elections in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities,' the conference brought together participants from all 36 states, including representatives from academia, civil society, and key electoral stakeholders. Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) programme, Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI), and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) were also in attendance. Technical sessions featured expert presentations, including a keynote address by Prof. Samuel Egwu, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Benue State. Other sessions explored topics such as SIECs' Independence: Panacea for Credible LG Polls by Assoc. Prof. Mohammed B. Babanumma; Election Management Bodies, Electoral Process and the Law by Prof. Alphonsus Okoh Alubo, SAN; The Role of SIECs in Grassroots Democracy by Barr. Cynthia Mbamalu; and Voter Education, Civic Competence, and Participatory Democracy in Nigeria by Mr. Martins Oloja. More than 300 delegates from across the federation participated in the conference, reaffirming FOSIECON's commitment to strengthening electoral credibility and inclusive democracy at the grassroots level. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
