Farewell, Joanne

Attended a nice farewell dinner this evening for Joanne Davis, stepping down soon as Deputy Managing Director of the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre after almost 16 years. Known throughout the industry as "the landlady", she will be missed by all those who value her professionalism and the sharp insights into the exhibitions business which she generously shared with many of us.

I have particularly valued and benefitted from Joanne's insistence on developing good quality data on the industry. What is available in Hong Kong, mainly as a result of her work, is second to none in terms of quality and consistency.

So, thank you for that, and good luck with wherever your travels take you Joanne.