5

MIKE COOKE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,   dmg world media
CHAIRMAN AND CO-PRESIDENT, GLM

Mike Cooke is chairman and co-president of GLM, a dmg world media business (GLM®).

Mike became involved in the publishing and exhibition industry more than twenty five years ago when he helped launch Trinity Publishing, which together with Angex (Associated Newspaper Group Exhibitions), formed the nucleus of what is known today as dmg world media, one of the largest producers of trade and consumer exhibitions in the world.

Mike brings a customer-centric focus and clear strategic thinking to dmg world media, with over 25 years of experience in exhibition management and publishing. He started his career in advertising and exhibition space sales and went on to be involved in the launch of many magazines and exhibitions.

In 1997, Mike was appointed Chief Executive Officer of dmg world media and has since been responsible for leading the growth of the company from a UK-based publishing and exhibition company to the worldwide business it is today. In that time, dmg world media has acquired more than 60 companies, extended its reach to more than 30 countries, and grown its revenue from US$ 70 million to almost US$ 300 million.

Mike sits on the boards of the Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) and the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO); and maintains steady involvement with the International Association of Exhibition Events (IAEE), in the US. He was equally active in the UK as a Council Member of the Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO).

In order to continue the company’s growth and development, in 2002, Mike relocated from the UK to the United States. Mike now resides just north of San Francisco in Marin County with his wife, Kay and their three children; where he is actively involved with his children’s school and sports teams. In his free time, Mike pursues personal interests and challenges including mountain biking, sailing, kayaking, and skiing. Last year, Mike tried his hand at ski touring, recently completing the Haute Route, a 180 km journey by foot and ski from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland.

 

 

                                                                                                                                         GLM, a dmg world media business
                                                                                                                              Ten Bank Street · White Plains, NY 10606-1954
                                                                                                                        (800) 272-SHOW or (914) 421-3200 Fax: (914) 948-6180
                                                                                                                       For information about GLM, a dmg world media business, contact

                                                                                                               Cate Salvatore, public relations director. Telephone (914) 421-3313.



                                                                                                      The information contained in this website is current as of the date of last upload.
                                                                                                                            All dates and information are subject to change.
                                                                                                                          © Copyright 2003-2008 GLM, a dmg world media business