Peter Rigby

Chief Executive

Biography:

Age 54

After qualifying as an accountant, Peter Rigby joined Metal Box. In 1981 he moved into the media industry joining Book Club Associates, a joint venture between WH Smith and Doubleday. In 1983 he joined Stonehart Publications which was acquired by International Business Communications (later renamed IBC) in 1986. After two years as Finance Director of IBC, Peter Rigby was appointed Deputy Chief Executive and in 1989 became its Chief Executive, leading IBC’s substantial geographic expansion. Since the 1998 merger between IBC and LLP, by which Informa was created, he has been Executive Chairman or Chief Executive. He is a member of the Nomination Committee. He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Electric Word plc.

[1] Member of Nomination Committee