On April 23, 2020, Amir Motamedi provided notice to the Board of Directors of Emerald Holding, Inc. (the “Company”) (the “Board”) of his resignation, effective as of the close of business on April 23, 2020, as a member of the Board and from all other positions held with the Company and any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company.
The Company also announced with great sadness that Sally Shankland, a member of the Board and the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and President, passed away on April 20, 2020, after a previously disclosed illness. Ms. Shankland was a Class III director standing for re-election to the Board at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 13, 2020 (the “2020 Annual Meeting”).
Emerald Holding, Inc. is an operator of business-to-business (B2B) trade shows in the United States. The Company integrates live events, media content, industry insights, digital tools, data-focused solutions and e-commerce platforms into three complementary business lines: Connections, Content and Commerce. Its segments include Connections, All Other and Corporate-Level Activity. The Connections division includes a collection of B2B trade show franchises, which typically hold positions within their respective industry verticals. The Content division includes B2B print publications and digital media products that complement its existing trade show properties. These print and digital media products provide industry-specific business news and information across 20 sectors. The Commerce division offers B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions, serving the needs of manufacturers and retailers through its Elastic Suite and Bulletin platforms.