CMM names new sales director, Johnston assumes presidency

CMM Events appointed Erich Herbert sales director, and announced that Paperloop CEO Ian Johnston is now president. Herbert was working for Reed Exhibitions Companies where he held a range of sales management positions during his five-year tenure.

Jan 31, 2004

Erich Herbert

In his new position, he will head up a CMM sales team and become the newest member of the senior management team.

Johnston announced that he has assumed the presidency of CMM to “play a more active role in working with the CMM management team.” His expanded role involves strategic planning and day-to-day management issues.

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