Paul Miller, current CEO of Questex, has been appointed to lead the combined Emerald and Questex business as CEO upon the closing of the Apollo acquisition. Current Emerald President and CEO, Herv Sedky, will transition to a senior advisor role once the transaction is finalized. The merger remains on track to close in the second half of 2026, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The combined entity aims to leverage scaled B2B event platforms and data-driven customer engagement.