Paul Miller to Lead Combined Emerald and Questex as CEO
On June 24, 2026, from New York, it was revealed that the holding company created to acquire Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) and Questex, LLC will appoint Paul Miller, the current CEO of Questex, as the Chief Executive Officer of the merged entity once the transaction is finalized. The acquisitions are facilitated by funds managed by Apollo. Hervé Sedky, President and CEO of Emerald, will take on the role of Senior Advisor after the deal closes. This merger aims to enhance organic growth and maximize the potential of a leading B2B events platform, marking a significant consolidation within the events industry by uniting two key players in the B2B events and media sector.
Key facts
- Paul Miller, current CEO of Questex, will lead the combined Emerald and Questex business as CEO.
- The holding company was formed to acquire Emerald Holding, Inc. and Questex, LLC.
- The acquisitions are by Apollo-managed funds.
- Hervé Sedky, Emerald's President and CEO, will serve as Senior Advisor upon close.
- The announcement was made on June 24, 2026, in New York.
- The combined company aims to drive organic growth and unlock full value of a scaled B2B events platform.
- The transaction is expected to close after regulatory approvals.
Entities
Institutions
- Emerald Holding, Inc.
- Questex, LLC
- Apollo-managed funds
- NYSE
Locations
- New York
- United States