Biographies
Carina Bauer
CEO
Updated 23 July 2026
Carina’s passionate about the business events industry and the positive impact it can have on communities and businesses. She’s a strong advocate for sustainability, inclusion and leadership development, and is committed to supporting and mentoring emerging talent.
Ray Bloom
Chairman
Updated 18 June 2026
Ray Bloom is the chairman and founder of the IMEX Group, which organizes worldwide exhibitions for the incentive travel, meetings and events industry in Europe and the US. IMEX Frankfurt takes place at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, every spring; while IMEX America takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas each fall.
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