An experienced exhibitions management specialist, Mr Zhang, will be responsible for the management and development of business in VNU Exhibitions Asia's area of operations.

President of VNU Exhibitions Asia, David Zhong is pleased with the appointment. "Mr Zhang has already proved himself successful in the Chinese exhibitions industry," he explained.

"Our company will certainly benefit from his experience and achieve new levels of performance under his management. Over coming years, we expect to develop very rapidly and the board has decided to expand its involvement in the Chinese market. We are enthusiastic and looking forward to Mr Zhang's coming. We will give him our full support."