Reed appoints new GM for Asian gaming event

ASIA - Reed Exhibitions has promoted Mike Johnson to event director and GM of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, its Asian gaming market event.

In addition to this new position Johnson, who has worked on the G2E portfolio of events for six years, will continue to serve as director of sales and industry development for G2E Asia and G2E in Las Vegas.

Reed senior VP Courtney Muller said: “Based on his energy, expertise and wide-ranging experience, we look forward to Mike expanding on his current roles to help ensure that G2E and G2E Asia continue to be the largest and most successful trade show and conference events for gaming professionals.”

As event director and GM for G2E Asia, Johnson will manage the portfolio’s overall business in Macao. He also takes responsibility for all G2E and G2E Asia’s revenue through management of exhibition, advertising, sponsorship and conference sales, as well as the development of the annual conference programmes at the two events.

During his time with Reed, Johnson has worked on a business portfolio across the US and Asia that includes security, eye care, spas and medical aesthetics.

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