The UBM Experience
But what’s it like day-to-day at UBM? What would you experience if you worked for us?
Who better to ask than those who already do? Our people do the talking.
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PR Newswire
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Sarah Skerik VP Newswire Distribution, Chicago -
Career history: Worked for an affiliate, PR News Service, in the early 1990s. Joined PR Newswire in 1995. Promoted to current role in 2005, as first product manager for PR Newswire.
Says Sarah: "The internet changed so many things, and I no longer get a blank look when I say I work for PR Newswire. Ten years ago, we were a mystery; now we're a household name (almost). I was the national market manager for technology during the dot com boom, so I had a ringside seat to that entire spectacle. It’s a cool business – the market always has a new twist or turn to keep us on our feet, so in 10 years a lot has changed. We still have the same tremendous culture we had back in 1995 though, and many of the same people, too! The fact that you can't go to any meeting without bumping into a company veteran speaks volumes about PR Newswire. People who succeed here are inquisitive, show a lot of initiative, and like learning. Everything is always changing, and those who embrace change will always be well positioned for success."
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Melissa Abruzese Sr. Account Manager, Boston, USA -
Career history: Joined PR Newswire as call center representative in 2002. Promoted to call center supervisor in 2004, and in 2006, became a senior account manager.
Says Melissa: "On any given day, I'll get calls or emails from my clients who either have questions about their account or they need help doing something, like uploading their news release. So a lot of my time is spent responding to these inquiries.
"I think that what's just as important as reacting to client issues or questions is proactively coming up with solutions that meet their needs, while making them aware of the products and services that are available to them.
"In the end, the most gratifying aspect of my job is building and maintaining good working relationships with my clients. I know I'm doing my job when they call or email me to say that they are happy with the level of service that they receive from PR Newswire — that I'm dependable and that they can always count on me to help them. That's a great feeling!"
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CMP Information
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Giles Barrie Editor, Property Week, London -
Career history: Joined Morgan Grampian as graduate trainee in 1988 and moved to Estate Times. Left CMP Information to work for the Daily Telegraph for a year, then rejoined working on Building Design. Moved to Building Magazine as news editor in 1994, then to Property Week in 1999. Became editor in 2003.
Says Barrie: "I believe UBM is really going places. We have a chief executive who understands new media and is committed to investing in the business. I love our head office location, and am very attached to my own 20-plus team. I also enjoy working for a quoted company, and being able to follow its fortunes in the City pages in a very transparent way."
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Stuart Ellis Assistant Management Accountant, Customer Management & Air Traffic Control, London -
Career history: Joined CMP Information 2000 in Accounts Payable, progressing to Team Leader. Moved to the Financial Systems Department in 2003 as Assistant Systems Accountant, then to his current role in 2005, where he supports the CM & ATC portfolio with product analysis and financial data.
Says Stuart: "Throughout my time at UBM, the company has supported me through my studies of the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and now of the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). The great thing about working here is the opportunity to develop your career while remaining in the company."
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CMPMedica
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Sandrine Degos Exhibitions Business Unit Manager, PG Promotion, Issy les Moulineaux -
Career history: A variety of hospital communications roles including two years in Guadeloupe. Joined PG Promotion in 2002 to relaunch two exhibitions in the hospital field, Gerontexpo Handicapexpo and Hopital Expo Intermedica. Now manages all PG Promotion’s exhibitions.
Says Sandrine: "CMPMedica allowed me to move forward by giving me responsibility for the whole PG Promotion exhibitions business – a very exciting challenge with creativity and entrepreneurship a must. Results have been good so far, with increasing turnover, synergies with other parts of the business, and we are continually aiming to improve our commercial offer to our customers. I believe we have great prospects – CMPMedica is in the right position to develop the hospital exhibitions market."
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Christophe Semeteys Systems & Networks Administrator, CMP Medica Services, Issy les Moulineaux -
Career history: Joined as a temporary data entry operator in 2000, before becoming production operator. Left in August 2001 to begin a part-time degree in IT management, before rejoining later in the year and then getting a permanent job as microcomputers and network technician in 2002. Moved to his current role in 2005.
Says Christophe: "Our team is in charge of making sure CMPMedica staff have the IT services they need, with all the right functions appropriate tools. I feel lucky that I was able to join a company that took me on as a beginner, gave me responsibility and allowed me to learn, then hired me as a permanent employee and helped my career move forward. If an employee can move forward, so can the whole company."
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Caroline Damour-Nobi VIDAL Internet Project Manager, Issy-les-Molineaux, France -
Career history: Studied Chinese and linguistics. Joined VIDAL in February 1990 as a researcher, responding to customer queries and maintaining VIDAL’s first electronic drugs database. Managed VIDAL’s first website from its launch in 1999 and worked across many websites since.
Says Caroline: "I very much enjoy having the opportunity to move around within the company. Working across the different sites has enriched my career. I like the people I am working with and I like my job: two good reasons to get up in the morning!"
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Beatrix Eriksen Group Director, Research and Circulation, Cliggott Publishing Group (part of CMP Healthcare Media), based in Darien, Connecticut -
Career history: Joined Cliggott Publishing in July 1997. Cliggott acquired by CMP Media in November 2003.
She is responsible for research and circulation strategy for all healthcare titles.
Says Beatrix: "We were all worried when we heard about the acquisition, because normally these things cause a lot of anxiety and distress for those being acquired. However, it became clear almost immediately that this would be different. The confidence and openness of the Senior Management Team was immediately reassuring and uplifting, and at every level, I was made to feel welcome and valued. I certainly felt that we were in the hands of an organization that cares about its products and its people. And I'm still here!"
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CMP Asia
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Sabine Liu Branch Manager, Taipei -
Career history: After 13 years in the international gift, jewellery fashion and cosmetics industries, she joined CMP Asia in 1995, and now leads a sales team of seven who sell CMP Asia's events throughout Asia to Taiwanese customers.
Says Sabine: "Working for CMP Asia and UBM is like being a soldier fighting on various battlefields at once. There are always new fields for me to conquer together with my colleagues and, whether we are winning or losing, the experiences and accomplishments add excitement to my life. My work involves international businesses, and contact with so many customers and colleagues in different countries broadens both my viewpoint and my knowledge. And often, it also brings new friends."
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Letitia Chow Mei Lai Director of Business Development, Jewellery Group, Hong Kong -
Career history: Launched Asia’s leading magazine, Jewellery News Asia in 1983, followed by a Chinese edition in 1994. Sold the business to CMP Asia in 1994, joining the team as Publisher. Promoted in 1997 to Senior Manager of the Jewellery Group in Asia, including the jewellery exhibitions' business expansion in China. Appointed Director of Business Development in September 2004, while maintaining her role as Group Publisher of the jewellery titles.
Says Letitia: "The strong sense of trust between management and staff, and the company’s willingness to invest in its people are key factors of the company's success. By offering training and development opportunities, CMP Asia successfully maintains a stable and competent team of local talent that contributes to the continuing growth of the business. My 12 years with the company have proven to be interesting, stimulating and fulfilling."
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Wendy Ye Yun Zhen Manager, Guangzhou office, China -
Career history: Prior to joining CMP Asia, Wendy was an Executive Secretary at China Hotel (July 1991 – June 1992) and Guangdong International Hotel (June 1992 – March 1993). She joined CMP Asia in 1993 as Research & Development Officer, promoted to Sales Executive in 1995 and then Exhibition Sales Manager in 1998. Her latest promotion was in 2003 as the Manager in Guangzhou office and managing 21 staff.
Says Wendy: "Our office serves one of the most challenging and fast developing markets: China. As an employee of CMP Asia and part of UBM, I summarise my view of the job as four ‘e’s:
- enjoy – working within CMP Asia's family
- experience – both personal and company successes
- exciting – doing good business with clients during a successful show
- expectation – to be number one in the market."
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SeKyoo Oh General Manager, Seoul, Korea -
Career history: Started in exhibition industry in 1985 as Korean representative for several international event organisers. Joined CMP Asia in 1995 as representative director of Korea office. Korea office now represents 89 exhibitions in Asia (some in Korea), including some from CMP Information and CMP Technology.
Says SeKyoo: "I enjoy working in this industry and it is really worthwhile as it helps so many people in the business world. I am very proud of working with all the excellent and friendly colleagues at CMP Asia in the region. Doing my job fairly and properly helps all buyers and sellers to succeed in their businesses and also success to my staff. The exhibition industry is a great challenge and has become an important part of my life."
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