Much has been discussed about the events industry during the pandemic. In this episode, YS explores with Anna Dycheva-Smirnova the lasting impact of shows on local economies and what it takes to be a leader in this industry.  Anna discusses how authenticity, sincerity and openness have informed her leadership style with both clients and employees. Her positive mental attitude and a sense of higher purpose have ensured some of the highest advocacy scores in employee opinion surveys across RELX. A veteran of the industry, Anna shares her insights into how the industry has evolved over time and how moving from “instinct to database” is creating growth opportunities for clients.   Anna Dycheva-Smirnova is CEO of Reed Exhibitions Russia, Turkey and the Middle East, and also from January 2021, the new CEO of the UK.  You can read more of our stories on Reed Exhibitions <a href='https://stories.relx.com/rx-hugh-jones/index.html'>here</a> and why people at RELX recommend our company as a great place to work <a href='https://stories.relx.com/love-working-here/index.html'>here</a>.  This podcast is brought to you by <a href='https://www.relx.com'>RELX</a>.

Much has been discussed about the events industry during the pandemic. In this episode, YS explores with Anna Dycheva-Smirnova the lasting impact of shows on local economies and what it takes to be a leader in this industry. Anna discusses how authenticity, sincerity and openness have informed her leadership style with both clients and employees. Her positive mental attitude and a sense of higher purpose have ensured some of the highest advocacy scores in employee opinion surveys across RELX. A veteran of the industry, Anna shares her insights into how the industry has evolved over time and how moving from “instinct to database” is creating growth opportunities for clients. Anna Dycheva-Smirnova is CEO of Reed Exhibitions Russia, Turkey and the Middle East, and also from January 2021, the new CEO of the UK. You can read more of our stories on Reed Exhibitions here and why people at RELX recommend our company as a great place to work here. This podcast is brought to you by RELX.

Much has been discussed about the events industry during the pandemic. In this episode, YS explores with Anna Dycheva-Smirnova the lasting impact of shows on local economies and what it takes to be a leader in this industry.&nbsp; Anna discusses how authenticity, sincerity and openness have informed her leadership style with both clients and employees. Her positive mental attitude and a sense of higher purpose have ensured some of the highest advocacy scores in employee opinion surveys across RELX. A veteran of the industry, Anna shares her insights into how the industry has evolved over time and how moving from “instinct to database” is creating growth opportunities for clients. &nbsp;&nbsp;Anna Dycheva-Smirnova is CEO of Reed Exhibitions Russia, Turkey and the Middle East, and also from January 2021, the new CEO of the UK.&nbsp; You can read more of our stories on Reed Exhibitions <a href="https://stories.relx.com/rx-hugh-jones/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> and why people at RELX recommend our company as a great place to work <a href="https://stories.relx.com/love-working-here/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;This podcast is brought to you by <a href="https://www.relx.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">RELX</a>.

Anna Dycheva-Smirnova - Leader of positivity

In each episode of Unique Contributions, we bring you closer to some of the most interesting people from around our business working on industry-shaping issues that matter. We explore how they and we collectively as a business, create a positive impact on society through our knowledge, resources and skills. This is what we call our “unique contributions”. Join our host YS Chi, director of corporate affairs at RELX and Chairman of Elsevier, as he dives deep into conversations with some of his friends and colleagues. Thank you to our listeners for tuning in. You can check back here for a new episode each week.&nbsp; This podcast is brought to you by RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

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In each episode of Unique Contributions, we bring you closer to some of the most interesting people from around our business working on industry-shaping issues that matter. We explore how they and we collectively as a business, create a positive impact on society through our knowledge, resources and skills. This is what we call our “unique contributions”. Join our host YS Chi, director of corporate affairs at RELX and Chairman of Elsevier, as he dives deep into conversations with some of his friends and colleagues. Thank you to our listeners for tuning in. You can check back here for a new episode each week.  This podcast is brought to you by RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

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