Christel Laval

Christel LAVAL possesses extensive experience in the exhibition industry, currently serving as Directrice du Service Exposants at VIPARIS SERVEX since July 2015. In this role, Christel manages a transversal and multisite department focused on addressing and satisfying the needs of exhibitors across over 200 events, handling 28,000 clients and generating an annual revenue of 40 million euros. Responsibilities include client relations, service management, project coordination, and oversight of service providers. Prior to VIPARIS, Christel worked at Comexposium from 2008 to 2015 as Directrice de salons, contributing to the creation of significant events such as the leading Do It Yourself workshop in Europe, and at Comexpo Paris from 1999 to 2008 in various operational and commercial roles. Christel's career began in 1992 at Comité des expositions de Paris as Assistante commerciale. Christel holds a BTS in Action Commerciale from ISIFA PLUS VALUES CFA.