Kristen McKercher

Kristen McKercher has over 20 years of work experience in various roles within the events and exhibition industry. Kristen is currently serving as the Vice President of Industrial Connections at Emerald, a position they started in November 2021. Prior to their current role, Kristen worked at Informa Markets for 16 years, where they held multiple progressive positions. Kristen was a Group Director from January 2021 to December 2021, a Show Director from June 2015 to January 2021, an Associate Show Director from May 2012 to June 2015, a Show Manager from February 2009 to May 2012, an Associate Show Manager from April 2008 to February 2009, and a Marketing Manager from June 2005 to April 2008. Before joining Informa Markets, they worked at The MHA Group as a Business Development Specialist from June 2003 to June 2005 and as a Resource Development Specialist from August 2001 to June 2003. Overall, Kristen's extensive work experience demonstrates their expertise in event management, marketing, and business development.

Kristen McKercher earned a BBA degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University, where they studied from 1997 to 2001.