Crawley firm William Reed buys Brighton's Rethink Events
William Reed Ltd. have purchased a controlling stake in Brighton-based Rethink Events, the world's top organiser of events in the quickly expanding agri-tech and food-tech industries.
Rethink is known for creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, discussion and high-impact networking for business leaders and innovators through a worldwide network of top industry advisers. Their 'Rethink Summits' address the topics that are most important to stakeholders across the agri-food industry and are hosted in San Francisco, New York, London, Amsterdam, Sao Paulo and Singapore.
This purchase helps Crawley media firm William Reed achieve its goal of global expansion in market-leading solutions while maintaining its emphasis on the extended food and beverage supply chain. Rethink is also anticipated to contribute knowledge to help the natural growth of William Reed's current brands.
Founder & MD of Rethink Events Jennie Moss said this about the deal: “We’re excited at this new chapter for Rethink, and how joining forces with the William Reed Group will amplify our presence and impact in the agri-food industry around the world."
"With food security firmly at the top of the global agenda, there is a huge need for market intelligence and B2B networking in this sector, and together we support the entire value chain, from sustainable farming, through to innovation in nutrition and health, to retail and culinary excellence.”
Charles Reed, CEO of William Reed had the following to say about his firm's acquistions of Rethink: “Rethink events are already highly successful in the US, Asia and Europe, and being part of the William Reed Group presents significant growth opportunities elsewhere in the ROW. That growth will drive value for our customers whether they be a sponsor or delegate but also for all our colleagues in the combined business."
"Both our businesses have always been about building communities and serving them with content and solutions. Now as the clear market leader we can do that across the supply chain in whatever media is most relevant to our customers, whether that be a digital platform, large scale summit, trade show or premium insight. Exciting times ahead.”
Pictures courtesy of William Reed
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