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Mary Larkin

Mary Larkin

President, Diversified Communications

As President of Diversified Communications USA division, Mary Larkin oversees the company’s largest division which includes the International portfolio of seafood tradeshows, conferences and digital products

Ms. Larkin began her tradeshow and conference career in Europe before moving to the US in 1995 to join Diversified. Since joining, she has held positions in sales, as well as Show Director leading the global seafood portfolio. In 2014, Mary was appointed to Executive Vice President which she held until her promotion to President in 2019.

She serves on many industry Boards including the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) where she is currently serving as Incoming Chair. She is also currently serving as the Immediate Past President of UFI. In addition, Ms. Larkin is a Board member of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance and as Past President of the Board of Directors for the Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine.

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  • “Without a doubt the most valuable three days of the year for networking, learning, and meeting colleagues.”
    Tony Calanca, Executive Vice President, UBM
  • “Two of the best acquisitions Access Intelligence had executed came directly from contacts and discussions held at the SISO CEO Summit. Beyond that important networking for transactions, I learn best practices from the best in the industry. The ROI for membership is immeasurable.”
    Don Pazour, CEO, Access Intelligence
  • “The impact of SISO is so much bigger than its size. It feels more like a global council of important tribes than a traditional trade association.”
    David Adler, CEO & Founder, Bizbash Media
  • “Our industry thrives on the personal relationships that face-to-face builds, and the CEO Summit is the ultimate place to build YOUR network!”
    Tom Mitchell, President, Messe Dusseldorf North America
  • “As busy, independent, for-profit organizer, SISO keeps our company connected to all the key players working in this industry and allows great relationships and ongoing learning of best practices from the best in the business. All invaluable assets to help move our business forward."
    Howard Hauben, CEO, H2 Events
  • “The SISO membership represents the entire for-profit tradeshow community and the annual SISO conferences are must-attend events for their educational and networking value.”
    Joel A. Davis, Founder & CEO, JD Events
  • “SISO connects strategic minds through invaluable networking opportunities and face-to-face executive conferences focused on excellence and inspiration.”
    Dana Teague, Vice President, Informa Global Exhibitions
  • “Participating in SISO puts you on the leading edge of the events world.”
    Charles McCurdy, CEO, Informa Global Exhibitions


 

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