Fairfest Media Appoints Simon Press as Managing Director, International to Accelerate Global Expansion and Scale WTE Miami

Fairfest Media, one of Asia's leading trade show organisers, today announced the appointment of Simon Press as Managing Director – International, marking a significant milestone in the company's global growth strategy following its recent acquisition of WTE Miami.

Appointment
- Simon Press named Managing Director – International at Fairfest Media.
- Role: spearhead global expansion, scale WTE Miami, and bring high-potential event IPs into India.
- Based across Miami, London, and Mumbai.

Background
- Over 20 years’ experience in exhibitions and B2B media.
- Previously led major European technology events and held senior roles in global travel industry exhibitions.
- Expertise in launching, scaling, and managing international exhibitions.

Statements
- Sanjiv Agarwal (Chairman & CEO, Fairfest): “Simon’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment… under his leadership, WTE Miami will scale rapidly.”
- Simon Press: “Fairfest has built a remarkable reputation… I look forward to growing WTE Miami into a truly global event and exploring new opportunities to connect international markets with India’s exhibition ecosystem.”

Strategic Impact
- Strengthens Fairfest’s footprint in US, Europe, and Asia.
- Builds on acquisition of WTE Miami, positioning it as a leading global travel trade event.
- India’s exhibition market highlighted as one of the fastest-growing globally.

About Fairfest Media
- Leading trade show organiser in India and the US.
- Flagship event: OTM Mumbai, Asia’s largest travel trade show (50,000 professionals from 80 countries).
- Now leveraging WTE Miami to create global platforms connecting businesses across growth markets.

This appointment signals Fairfest’s intent to bridge global exhibition networks with India’s booming market, making WTE Miami a central hub in its international strategy.