Matt Johnson
Managing Director, Events | Travel | Sports
As Managing Director of Informa Connect’s Events, Travel and Sports portfolio, Matt Johnson specialises in combining innovation and customer-centricity to create market-leading experiences delivered through renowned events and media brands.
Leading a team of over 50 high achievers, Matt oversees brands including Connect Marketplace, BizBash, and Trade Show News Network (TSNN), serving the global events industry.
Matt has dedicated his entire professional career to Connect Meetings, starting as an Account Manager in 2005 and advancing to leadership roles such as Vice President of Sales, President of BizBash, and Chief Operating Officer for Tarsus, a business acquired by Informa in 2023. Matt’s strengths lie in communication, leadership, culture building, and strategic business development, with a commitment to expanding events on a global scale.
Matt holds a bachelor's degree in business management and marketing from Samford University. Matt is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys the wonders of travel.