Byron K Woodard is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across diverse industries. Currently serving as President of Vertical Industries at Informa Tech since October 2021, Byron oversees a significant segment of this $900M global information services firm. Prior experience includes serving as President and CEO of the Americas for John Guest Ltd., Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at Ferguson Enterprises, and Chief Marketing Officer at S&P Global, where notable achievements included driving significant revenue growth and enhancing operational profitability. Educational qualifications comprise a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, along with post-graduate certifications in Executive Leadership and Marketing Strategy from Cornell University and International Management from IMD. Byron's early career included roles in investment banking with Merrill Lynch and military service with the US Navy, providing a solid foundation for a successful business career.