Nancy Hasselback
President & CEO
Diversified Business Communications
Diversified Business Communications produces 60 trade and consumer shows and publishes five trade magazines on four continents. Primary industries served include retail, food, seafood, ethnic food, food technology, project management, natural and organic products, building and construction, commercial marine, and franchise and investment. Nancy has been the President and CEO since January 2003.
Previously, as VP of Business Development, she spearheaded the rapid growth of the company, which grew from four trade shows and three magazines in 1993. Significant developments include acquisition of Australia’s leading exhibition firm, expansion into Canada through a partnership, launching a seafood show in Europe, launches of ethnic food shows in the US, and the acquisition of Full Moon Communications in the UK.
Prior to her dedication to business development, Nancy spent 12 years with the publishing division of Diversified, as editor and subsequently publisher of Seafood Business magazine, an award-winning publication serving seafood buyers in the foodservice, retail and distribution sectors.
Currently, Nancy serves as a Director for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research and for SISO.