Episodes
Monday Nov 10, 2014
SPOTLIGHT ON FRANCHISES - Tom Portesy, CEO, MFV Expositions
Monday Nov 10, 2014
Monday Nov 10, 2014
Tom Portesy is President & CEO of MFV Expositions. Tom has more than 25 years of global sales and executive management experience. He has been president of MFV Expositions for more than ten years and CEO since 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, he has participated as a panelist and moderator in countless educational seminars and symposia.
In this brief interview, Tom discusses the history of the MFV Franchise Expositions and offers tips and ideas for getting the most out of your Franchise exploration experience.