IFSEC, owned by UBM Live, has appointed Gerry Dunphy as Event Director for the worldwide security and fire events. Taking over full responsibility for all UK and Global events and media products, Dunphy takes up the position with immediate effect in the run up to IFSEC 2014 in June.
Dunphy takes over from existing Event Director, Charlie Cracknell who announced his departure from IFSEC after 12 years to head up Gastech at event company dmg. Dunphy has over 12 years of experience in the industry and is the Event Director for FIREX International, the fire event that runs alongside IFSEC.
Gerry Dunphy, Event Director, IFSEC Global Portfolio said: “I’m delighted to be appointed Event Director for the IFSEC Global Portfolio. As the security and fire markets continue to become more integrated, I’m excited to help these synergies develop to benefit our exhibitors and visitors, providing them with an enriching experience onsite. We’re at the height of planning for IFSEC International in London and this will be the perfect opportunity to demonstrate how we visualise the future of IFSEC. I’m working closely with Charlie until June and really looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Cracknell has been at the helm of IFSEC for over a decade. He said: “Having grown the IFSEC brand and events to be in the successful position it is now in, it seemed fitting to move on to a new challenge following the culmination of IFSEC moving to London. Gerry has so much knowledge in this market and I’ll be leaving knowing that this world leading event is in very safe hands.”
Cracknell will be departing at the end of June after IFSEC which is running at ExCeL London from June 17 to 19.
