
New managing director for UBM Live in Amsterdam
pharmafile | December 20, 2013 | Appointment | Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing | ubm live, van der walk
Events-led marketing and comms firm UBM Live has appointed John van der Valk as the new managing director for its Amsterdam business.
His responsibilities will involve the management of its pharma portfolio, including the company’s flagship brand and pharma event CPhI Worldwide.
As part of his new role van der Valk is to focus on the integration of digital media within the firm’s live events. He has over 15 years’ experience within the events and media business, and joins UBM Live from VNU.
UBM Live chief executive Simon Foster said: “I am delighted that John has joined the UBM Live team. John’s contributions to the UBM Live board, and to our global collaborations for growth and development of the business, play a significant role.”
van der Valk added: “It is a really exciting time to be joining UBM Live as we build a global portfolio of industry leading pharma events. Working alongside Chris Kilbee, together we look forward to helping grow the pharma portfolio so that CPhI Worldwide and sister events continue to drive growth, partnerships and business across the pharma industry.”






