St Ives appoints former Octanorm Exhibition Guru

Date Added: Tue 13 April 2010

8th April 2010 - Service Graphics, the leading print supplier for large format graphics, venue dressing, signage and event management (part of St Ives plc) is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Steward, as a senior Account Manager within the Events and Exhibitions division.

Steward previously headed up UK sales for Octanorm and has been involved in the sector for 39 years. He is recognised as one of the industry’s leading professionals and is seen as a key appointment to support Service Graphics’ expansion strategy within the events sector.

Paul Tanswell, MD of the Events and Exhibitions division said, “I have known Michael for 25 years and have nothing but the highest regard for his capabilities and industry knowledge, we are more than delighted to have attracted such a high calibre individual who will make an invaluable contribution in building our offering for the future.”

As part of its diversification, Service Graphics is expanding its creative and project management capabilities, and introducing a unique portfolio of online event asset management tools, designed to deliver value for money to clients organising multiple events. Additionally, Service Graphics has increased its network of industry leading suppliers, and is now able to provide a true 'one stop shop' service, for event, exhibition, experiential and marketing suite projects of any size or requirement.

Tanswell continues, “Michael has in-depth knowledge of the Exhibition, Display, Retail and POS industries; he has spent 21 years of his career with Octanorm, one of the world’s leading display companies. He will bring his vast experience to bear in supporting the increasingly diverse range of projects that we are now attracting.”

Service Graphics Event and Exhibitions division is based in Kent and currently manages event programmes for blue-chip companies, such as Adobe, RBS, GSK and Marks & Spencer.