With over 20 years experience in the live events and exhibitions industry, including managing director of De Boer's UK operation and special projects director of De Boer International B.V., Perkins joins the board of Arena with responsibility for leveraging the strengths of all Arena Group companies.
David Walley, Arena Group chief executive says: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Jeremy on board. He is one of several key appointments we have made as the group moves from strength to strength.
"The stature, knowledge and experience that Jeremy brings to Arena will further reinforce our position and I know he will bring about substantial opportunities in new business and geographical areas."
Perkins adds: "I have always had a deep respect for the professionalism and dedication of the Arena Group and I am absolutely delighted to be part of that team. With such exciting developments as the Clearview seating system and the Olympics coming home to London, I could not have joined at a better time.
"Our industry must rise to the challenge of genuinely engaging all stakeholders in the run up to 2012 and emphasise that temporary overlay is a core discipline in any world-class event."
(Chris Henry)
