NEW YORK - Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX), a prominent organizer of business-to-business (B2B) events with annual revenue of nearly $400 million, announced on Monday the appointment of Erica Bartsch as its new Executive Vice President, Strategy and Communications. Bartsch’s appointment, effective March 17, 2025, is a strategic move by Emerald as it seeks to enhance its market position and digital offerings in the B2B events space. The company’s stock has shown strong momentum recently, gaining over 16% in the past week, according to InvestingPro data.
With over twenty years of experience, Bartsch brings a wealth of knowledge to Emerald, having held a position as Senior Managing Director at Sloane & Company, where she focused on investor relations and capital markets. Her background also includes time as an equities research analyst and earlier roles in sales operations and marketing at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
In her new role at Emerald, Bartsch will oversee strategy, investor relations, corporate communications, and strategic partnerships. Her responsibilities will include working alongside the executive team to ensure alignment with stakeholder interests and to support the company’s ongoing efforts to refine its portfolio, expand digital capabilities, and innovate within the B2B events industry.
Hervé Sedky, President and CEO of Emerald, expressed enthusiasm for Bartsch’s appointment, noting her strategic expertise and ability to craft compelling corporate narratives as pivotal for the company’s future development.
Emerald Holding is known for organizing a wide array of trade shows, conferences, and other B2B events. The company plays a critical role in facilitating commerce for its clients, predominantly small and medium-sized businesses, by providing networking opportunities and commerce-driven solutions.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from Emerald Holding, Inc. and reflects the company’s efforts to strengthen its leadership team as it continues to focus on growth and innovation in the B2B events sector. While currently not profitable, analysts tracked by InvestingPro expect the company to return to profitability this year, with projected earnings of $0.19 per share. For deeper insights into Emerald Holding’s financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Emerald Holding Inc. reported its Q4 2024 earnings, which revealed a revenue increase but a miss on earnings per share (EPS) expectations. The company achieved a revenue of $106.8 million, up from $101.5 million in the previous year, but posted an EPS of $0.03, falling short of the forecasted $0.09. Despite the revenue growth, the EPS miss was notable, and revenue also came in below the expected $114.75 million. Emerald Holding completed strategic acquisitions, including Business Beyond and InsurTech Insights, to bolster its position in high-growth markets. The company projects 2025 revenue between $450 million and $460 million, with adjusted EBITDA guidance set at $120 million to $125 million. The acquisitions are expected to contribute approximately $40 million in revenue and $15 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2025. Analysts from firms like Maxim Group and Rosenblatt Securities inquired about the funding and future impact of these acquisitions, with management confirming that they were funded with cash and performance-based deferred payments. These developments reflect Emerald’s ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio and enhance its financial performance.
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