IAEE Student Insights – October

Students! Join other students for a FREE Q & A Session on Thursday, 02 October 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM CT/5:00-5:30 PM ET/2:00-2:30 PM PT with an industry professional and mentor.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Russo, President, Global Expositions, Inc. brings an extensive background in global logistics, exhibition/event logistics, business development, strategic marketing, brand development and operations to the exhibition industry. She works closely with clients from a variety of industries to improve their operations, grow their presence in overseas markets and increase customer and employee loyalty.

Jackie formerly held senior roles in the freight forwarding and custom brokerage industry. With a background in international event management, Jackie is able to use her unique skills to secure alliances, develop sales leaders and improve processes. Her skill set also includes strategic planning, transport planning, customs and trade compliance, and pricing and procurement.

Currently, she manages her own exhibition-based organization Global Expositions, Inc., in Chicago. She earned an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, graduated from the American University in Washington DC with a double major in International Business and Economics. Jackie is a licensed U.S. customs broker. The former Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, she was the 2010 recipient of that association’s “Legend of the Industry” award and 2016’s “Woman of Distinction”.