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William Reed CEO Tracy De Groose is transforming the 162-year-old B2B media company into an intelligence engine by integrating content, community, and data, leveraging AI for depth, and redefining B2B advertising.

The 50 Best Bars Europe list, compiled by William Reed, uses a voting system of over 300 regional experts across 11 regions to rank bars annually.

Lorraine Hendle, the UK Brands boss at William Reed, is departing in August after nearly 30 years, having led significant brand transformation and audience growth across various sectors.

Lorraine Hendle is stepping down as managing director, UK Brands, at William Reed after nearly three decades of significant contributions to the company's portfolio and the food industry.

UK Managing Director Lorraine Hendle is departing William Reed after nearly 30 years of leading the company's grocery and hospitality media portfolio.

Managing director Lorraine Hendle is leaving William Reed after nearly three decades leading major UK food and retail media brands.

Lorraine Hendle will step down as Managing Director of UK brands at William Reed in August after nearly 30 years with the company.

Lorraine Hendle, the UK managing director, will depart from William Reed in August after 27 years, during which she significantly shaped the company's portfolio and brands in the food and retail sectors.

AgTechNavigator has rebranded to AgNavigator to cover the full spectrum of agriculture, sustainability, and global trade flows alongside its core technology focus.

50 Best has appointed four new Managing Directors to lead its core business pillars and support global growth under parent company William Reed.

William Reed appoints former Dentsu executive Richard Sexton as COO to drive operational efficiency and business growth.

The UK Food & Drink Show returns to NEC Birmingham in April 2026 with four specialized industry exhibitions organized by William Reed.

Charles Reed has stepped down as chair of the family-owned media company William Reed and is succeeded by Holly Widdowson.

Tracy De Groose has been named the new CEO of William Reed to lead global operations and digital growth across its food, beverage, and hospitality portfolio.

William Reed has purchased Retail Week and World Retail Congress to strengthen its position in the retail events and digital insight market.

William Reed has expanded its event portfolio by acquiring Rethink, an organizer of international agri-tech and food-tech summits.

William Reed has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Rethink Events, the organizer of major international summits focused on food technology and agriculture.