Spring Fair and Autumn Fair have announced a series of senior leadership appointments
These appointments come at a time of sustained commercial and community momentum across both events, with strong growth already secured for upcoming editions and well into 2026.
Recognising the scale, complexity and opportunity of the UK’s largest trade show and its transition to an experience-led marketplace, the organisers have appointed a new dedicated event director solely for Spring Fair.
Fay Tranter has joined the team as event director of Spring Fair, bringing with her a strong and diverse background spanning B2C and B2B events, marketing, sales and event leadership. Fay has also worked within the West End, including a stint with Andrew Lloyd Webber, giving her a unique blend of commercial and creative expertise.
Alongside this appointment, the team has also confirmed leadership plans for Autumn Fair and Glee, following the successful colocation of the two events. While both shows retain their distinct identities, communities and sector focus, the alignment creates a valuable opportunity to strengthen the overall second-half-of-the-year proposition. To support this, Matthew Mein has been appointed event director of both Glee and Autumn Fair, ensuring each event continues to deliver clearly defined value for its core audiences while benefiting from closer strategic coordination.
Fay Tranter said: “Spring Fair has an incredible heritage and a hugely exciting future. I’m thrilled to be joining at such a pivotal moment and look forward to working with the team and the wider industry to build on its strengths, embrace innovation and continue to deliver real value for our communities.”
Matthew Mein commented: “Glee and Autumn Fair together represent a huge opportunity. Bringing these communities closer will allow us to create a more connected, dynamic and impactful event experience. The growth we’re seeing now, and the strength of the 2026 pipeline, makes this an incredibly exciting time to take the next step.”
