Jo-Anne Kelleway
International Industry Ambassador, Freeman Company
Jo-Anne Kelleway is the International Industry Ambassador for Freeman Company. Jo-Anne was Founder & CEO of Info Salons Group, which she established in Sydney in 1990. Today, Info Salons Group is involved in over 750 events per year worldwide, assisting major event organisers such as Reed Exhibitions, UBM Asia, Deutche Messe, Informa, and Diversified Exhibitions with the development and growth of their events.
Never afraid of travelling to exotic places, she confidently expanded her organisation into emerging markets throughout the Greater Asian region. The Group has offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Dubai, with representative offices in Cairo & Saudi Arabia. In 2019, Jo-Anne sold the business to Freeman Company in USA.
Freeman is a global leader in events, and with the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. Their integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Jo-Anne is also very active in the industry as both Digital Innovation and Industry Partners Special Interest Board Member for the International Association of Fairs & Exhibitions (UFI) and the Chair of Life Members Special Interest Group for Australian Business Events Association (ABEA).