ASM Global appoints Chris Bray as executive vice-president of European operations

Global venue and event management group ASM Global has announced Chris Bray (pictured) as executive vice-president of European operations. Bray who will be based in Manchester, UK, is a 30-year veteran in commercial, operations, entertainment and strategic development within the high-street retail, leisure and hospitality industries. Most recently he spent six years as CEO for sports and leisure, UK&I, delivering experiences at Sodexo, the global contract catering and facilities management company. Ron Bension, ASM Global president and CEO, commented while announcing Bray’s appointment: “Chris has been responsible for a business portfolio tasked with delivering exceptional experiences at some of the most prestigious sporting and event locations across the UK such as Ascot Racecourse, Chelsea Flower Show, Brighton and Hove Albion FC, Newcastle United FC, as well as the National Gallery and other iconic day visitor experiences across the country. We’re confident that he will execute tremendous value creation, organic growth and new business initiatives.”