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Industry Pulse
ISE 2024 Attendance Boasts Record-Breaking 74,000 Attendees
THIS YEAR'S Integrated
Systems Europe tradeshow
in Barcelona was by far
the most successful, as ISE
2024 attendance numbers
clocked in at nearly 74,000
attendees from more than
160 countries, representing
an increase of 27% from last
year's event.
According to ISE, a total
of 73,891 attendees from
162 countries visited the
show, and both of those
figures are records since
ISE's inception in Geneva in
2004.
The ISE 2024 trade
show floor and sessions
on Wednesday, Jan. 31,
attracted the largest crowd
and the highest ever attendance
numbers in a single
day when 51,617 visitors
toured the exhibition floor
and heard about the latest
trends and thought leadership.
That number beats the
previous record by nearly
22%, according to ISE.
Other records were set in
occupation in Barcelona's
hotels, bars and entertainment
venues, along with
traffic on the largest ever
ISE show floor of 82,000
square meters and 1,408
exhibitors.
Mike Blackman, managing
director of Integrated Systems
Events commented:
" In the illustrious 20-year
journey of ISE, we have
witnessed the transformative
power of innovation
and collaboration within
our community. ISE 2024
not only reflects the cutCelebrating
20 years, the recent Integrated Systems
Europe event drew visitors from 162 countries.
ting-edge technologies defining
our industry but also
serves as a testament to the
enduring spirit of creativity
and camaraderie. As we
celebrate this milestone,
alongside our co-owners
AVIXA and CEDIA we look
forward to continuing our
commitment to being a
global platform for industry
professionals. "
Legrand NCA President Selldorff to Retire After 22 Years
LEGRAND, THE GLOBAL SPECIALIST in electrical and digital
building infrastructures, announces that John Selldorff retired
at the end of February after leading Legrand, North & Central
America (LNCA) for 22 years as President and CEO.
Brian DiBella, former president of the Data, Power & Control
division of LNCA, moved into the role March 1, 2024.
" I would like to express my thanks and congratulations to
John Selldorff who built Legrand's North & Central America
business from a $600 million small manufacturer of switches
and sockets, at the time of his appointment, to a leader in
electrical and digital building infrastructures, including Cable
Management, Data Centers, Audio Visual, Building Controls,
and Lighting, " says Benoît Coquart, CEO of Legrand.
" LNCA has grown to approximately $4 billion and represents
around 40% of the Group's global revenue today.
John also significantly contributed to the Group's development,
being the longest-serving member of the Executive
Committee. "
The announcement came shortly after the Legrand | AV
division also announced a leadership change in mid-Febru10
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ary. In that move, Pam Hoppel will be the new president,
bringing experience from previous leadership roles at Delta
Faucet Company and Kidde.
" I'd also like to congratulate Brian DiBella on his promotion.
Brian recently celebrated his 20th year with Legrand
and has successfully prepared himself for the role by leading
the two largest divisions in the U.S. (Electrical Wiring
Systems and Data, Power & Control), " Coquart adds.
(Left to right) John Selldorff exited his role as Legrand
NCA president at the end of February, and Brian DiBella
was named as his successor. Meanwhile, the Legrand | AV
division tapped Pam Hoppel as its new president.
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