IEG – ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP is focusing on outstanding professionalism for the Italian and international development of a key area of its business: food & beverage.
Ilaria Cicero is the new global exhibition director of IEG’s Food & Beverage Division, which includes the great SIGEP WORLD—which showcases the excellence of artisan gelato, pastry, bakery, pizza, and coffee worldwide—, BEER & FOOD ATTRACTION, BBTECH EXPO, MIXOLOGY ATTRACTION, and the international food-related events in Asia and the United States.
Former Chief Executive Officer of IEG Asia in Singapore, Ilaria Cicero holds a law degree and a PhD in European Community Law, an LL.M. from the University of London, and several specialised master’s degrees. Prior to leading IEG Asia, she served as Group General Counsel, M&A Executive Director, and Head of the Corporate & International Development Division of the Fiera Milano Group. In the trade fair and conference sector, she has also gained experience in areas such as Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Retail, Oil & Gas, and Interior & Design.
Throughout her career, Cicero has led successful transactions, acquiring expertise in areas such as M&A, Venture Capital, IPOs, and closing joint venture agreements not only in Italy, but also in Germany, France, the United States, Brazil, Turkey, the Middle East, Russia, China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Before entering the trade fair industry, she worked at a US law firm, handling projects involving private equity funds.
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