RX (Reed Exhibitions) has announced the appointment of Gareth Rapley as the new Director of The London Book Fair (LBF). The first fair under Gareth’s leadership will take place next year from 18 – 20 April 2023.
Rapley takes over the role from Andy Ventris and will lead the LBF team as it prepares for the 2023 fair when the international publishing community will come together at Olympia London for three days of business, seminars and networking.
With thirteen years of experience delivering large-scale international events, Rapley has worked across a number of industries, including agriculture, finance, technology, and, most recently, the energy sector. Having lived in the UAE for the past three years organising events across the Middle East and Africa, he has recently returned to the UK.
Further information on The London Book Fair 2023 will be shared in the autumn.
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