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Thomas Portesy

President & CEO, MFV Expositions

Tom Portesy is President & CEO of MFV Expositions. Tom has more than 25 years of global sales and executive management experience. Tom has been president of MFV Expositions for more than ten years and added CEO to his title in 2009. During this time, MFV Expositions has taken on many iterations, adapting to the ever changing market place.

Tom oversees a staff of thirty professionals producing the three leading franchise events in the United States.  In addition, Tom is exceptionally active in many International Franchise Events operated by MFV Expositions or strategic partners.

Tom is also responsible for the global network of partners involved in MFV’s emerging international online business. Working closely with the International Franchise Association and many franchise associations around the world, Tom has participated as a panelist and moderator in countless educational seminars and symposia.

Outside the Franchise business, Tom is responsible for events and online products in various other business segments.

Prior to joining MFV Expositions, Tom owned an advertising and PR firm and was a founder and Group VP of an instant printing franchise.

Tom is married for 32 years and has 4 children.