ExCeL London CEO leaves the company

ExCeL London has announced that CEO David Pegler has left the company. Pegler joined ExCeL in 2008 as managing director and, following the appointment of Kevin Murphy as chairman, was appointed chief executive officer in early 2013. ADNEC has announced that ExCeL’s executive director exhibitions, Jeremy Rees, has been appointed acting chief executive officer with immediate effect. In line with ADNEC employment procedures, Rees will have the title of acting chief executive officer for the next 12 months. ExCeL chairman, Kevin Murphy, said: “In the last few years, ExCeL has firmly established itself as a home of world leading events. This year will be a record breaking year for our business, as the host venue for 300 events, welcoming 4m visitors and 40,000 exhibitors. We are looking forward to another successful year in 2018, especially with the opening of the Elizabeth line, which will connect ExCeL to central London is just 15 minutes. I would like to thank David for his contribution to ExCeL and to wish Jeremy every success in his new role.”