THREE BUSINESS DIVISIONS WITH THE SAME HIGH-LEVEL EXPERTISE
Our complementary business lines facilitate event management and economic, cultural and social development.
GL EVENTS LIVE
Turnkey solutions for all events, whatever the format, from the consulting phase through to production.
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS
Design, production and management of professional trade shows and consumer exhibitions to promote key sectors.
GL EVENTS VENUES
Management of a network of over 60 event venues around the world (convention and exhibition centers, arenas, etc.).
A GLOBAL PRESENCE WITH A SUSTAINABLE VISION
GL events represents:
• Over 6 000 employees
• More than 20 countries
• Close to 100 venues worldwide
Since its foundation in 1978, the Group has deployed a growth strategy founded on a strong regional presence, through local synergies, long-term partnerships, and targeted acquisitions.
DRIVE FOR RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION
A leader in social responsibility, GL events is reinventing the events of tomorrow through its ambitious CSR strategy, organized around three key areas and implemented across the entire Group, in France and worldwide.
RED IS MORE THAN JUST A COLOR, IT’S OUR BRAND SIGNATURE
It exemplifies the passion that motivates us, the energy we give to each project, and the drive for excellence that we share with our clients and partners. All over the world, from red carpet events at major award ceremonies, the stands of major sporting events, or industry-disrupting trade shows, GL events always creates exhilarating experiences.
Governance
Olivier Ginon
CHAIRMAN
Olivier Ferraton
DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO GL EVENTS LIVE
Sylvain Bechet
FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENTS GENERAL MANAGER
Fanny Chavaux
CHIEF HUMAN RESSOURCES OFFICER
Maxime Rosenwald
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GL EVENTS LIVE
Christophe Cizeron
CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF GL EVENTS VENUES
Daniel Chapiro
GENERAL MANAGER OF GL EVENTS VENUES
Audrey Chavancy
DIRECTOR OF CSR AND RISK
Philippe Pasquet
CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS
Damien Timperio
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS
Patricia Sadoine
GROUP LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
Bruno Lartigue
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SECRETAIRE, CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Denis Tomasicchio
GROUP CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Benjamin Thevenet
SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE LIVE DIVISION
History and Key Dates
- New record for attendance at the Sirha Lyon trade fair.
- Signing of a 30-year concession contract for the Stade de France.
- Exclusive negotiations with Fimalac Entertainment.
- Creation of the Health & Science business line within the GL events exhibitions division.
- Construction of the temporary Nicéa convention center for the UN Ocean Conference and the 2030 Winter Games.
- Official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: 70% of temporary infrastructure, power distribution and organization of equestrian events.
- Operations at 60 sites in Paris and the surrounding regions.
- Record-high revenue: €1,635 billion (+15%).
- CSR: 5% reduction in carbon footprint in proportion to revenue, 100,000 hours for workers requiring professional integration, mobilization of 1,000 SMEs.
- Installation of photovoltaic canopies at Eurexpo and rollout of carbon management software, Cléo Carbone.
- Concession contract won for the Parc Chanot exhibition center in Marseille.
- Inauguration of the Anhembi site in São Paulo (Capex > €100 million).
- GL events Exhibitions becomes a content integrator and consolidates its position in the healthcare sector.
- Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the acquisition of ADD Group in Saudi Arabia.
- Trévise Participations acquires shares in Polygone, Sofina sells its stake.
- Acquisition of Locabri (temporary structures in France & Spain).
- GL events and LOXAM win a major contract for Paris 2024 (energy, temperature and the International Broadcast Center).
- The Palais Brongniart becomes the Team USA House during the Paris Olympics.
- CSR targets exceeded: 30% reduction in energy consumption, 581 charging stations installed, electrification of 60% of the vehicle fleet within 3 years.
- Record-high revenue: €1.315 billion.
- Award of a 30-year contract to manage the Anhembi complex in São Paulo.
- Opening of the Ruck Hotel in Lyon, next to the Matmut Stadium.
- Acquisition of Field & Lawn (event infrastructure, temporary buildings and festive lighting).
- Incorporation of CSR into the Executive Committee.
- New venues: Strasbourg (new Parc Expo), Les Invalides in Paris, Paris Montreuil Expo, six sites in Orléans (including CO’Met).
- Operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup (Qatar), COP27 (Egypt), and Commonwealth Games (Birmingham).
- Capital increases: GL events Greater China (Nexus Point) and GL events Sports (Montefiore Investment).
- Inauguration of São Paulo Expo (120,000 m²), the largest conference center in Latin America.
- Strong presence at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
- Joint venture with Yuexiu Group to develop a network of venues in China.
- Creation of the Global Industrie trade fair.
- Acquisition of Fisa (Chile), ZZX, CIEC Union, Fashion Source (China), and the Johannesburg Expo Center.
- Construction of the Grand Palais Éphémère temporary exhibition hall in Paris.
- Acquisition of Tranoï (fashion), CACLP (China), development in the digital sector (Global Connect, TV studios).
- Award of the Safe & Clean (Apave) label for all business lines.
- Post-Covid recovery: €741 million in 2021.
- Major contracts: COP26, Commonwealth Games and Paris 2024 Olympic Games (cross-country riding event at Versailles).
- CSR commitments: Paris Employment Pact, Eureka, socially-responsible procurement in partnership with Les Canaux.
- Launch of GL events Exhibitions.
- Major contracts: 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, London 2012 Summer Olympics, COP20 in Lima, G8-G20, Rio+20 UN Conference.
- Acquisitions: Brelet, Slick Seating (UK), Serenas (Türkiye), LPR (Brazil) and Jaulin (France).
- Creation of Live! by GL events.
- Development of sustainable, modular stadiums.
- DSP Strasbourg, Paris Event Center, Metz Robert Schuman Convention Center.
- Inauguration of the Grand Mercure Hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
- Construction of a temporary exhibition complex of 20,000 m² in Sydney.
- Acquisitions: Market Place, Temp-A-Store (UK), Promotor, AGOR, Première Vision and Loriers.
- International concession contracts: Budapest, Rio, Shanghai, Brussels, Turin, Curitiba and the Hague.
- In France: Metz, Nice, Amiens, Roanne, Troyes and the Maison de la Mutualité conference center (Paris).
- Two major rounds of fundraising: €35.7 million (2005) and €77.6 million (2007).
- Development of industrial trade shows.
- Listing on Euronext Paris (secondary market).
- Involvement in major events: 1998 FIFA World Cup, Cannes Film Festival, State Summits, 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
- Launch of the GL events brand.
- Capital increase of €15.4 million.
- Development of a global offering through various acquisitions.
- International growth with a site in Dubai.
- Creation of Polygone Services by Olivier Ginon and his partners.
- Partnership with Cré-Rossi.
- Name change to Générale Location.
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CODE OF ETHICS & COMPLIANCE CHARTER
Since its creation, GL events has built its business on strong values, driven by a proactive policy regarding ethical conduct.
ESG / CSR
Since 2009, GL events has been implementing a structured CSR policy, based on a culture of responsibility and ethical management.