The Comexposium group, one of the global leaders in organising professional and consumer events and community building, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Joksimovic as President of MFV Expositions, its subsidiary specializing in franchise trade shows in the United States.

In this position, Joksimovic will continue to strengthen the growth of MFV Expositions, which for more than 30 years, has managed renowned and high-value leading trade shows and events such as the International Franchise Expo (IFE), the largest annual franchising expo in the world Franchise Expo West, the largest annual franchise expo in the Western United States and Franchise Expo South, the largest annual franchise expo in the Southern United States.

After earning a Master’s degree in International Business in Lyon in 2013 and a Master’s degree in Financial Accounting in New York in 2018, Martin successively held positions of Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Brand Vision, then Account Executive at Cameron & Lennon Inc.

Joksimovic combines strong expertise in the exhibitions industry with an extensive knowledge of Comexposium and the team. He joined the company nearly 10 years ago as an Operations Manager. Since 2018, he was named Group Operations Director in the U.S. and has managed 14 trade shows annually bringing together over 350 exhibitors to major venues in the United States.

“I am thrilled to take on this new challenge and responsibility, and I am very proud to take the lead of a great team,” said Martin Joksimovic. “Our primary focus is hosting the IFE in New York City, a vibrant hub filled with entrepreneurial spirit, which is truly a privilege and an honor we as a team don’t take lightly. We look forward to welcoming attendees from around the globe to this event and providing them with the resources and knowledge they need to succeed in going into business for yourself but not yourself.”

Martin Joksimovic

President of MFV Expositions

With the franchising industry expected to add 254,000 jobs and grow financially to $860.1 billion in 2023, IFE is bringing current and aspiring business owners from around the world to New York City at the Javits Center on June 1-3, 2023 to capitalize on the growth.

The flagship expo showcases a wide range of franchise brands – providing exclusive insight into rising trends and growth plans for the future of franchising, making it the ultimate epicenter for current and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in pursuing their next business endeavor. IFE brings together attendees from 120+ countries, 300+ franchise brands and 70+ educational seminars for networking, education, business development, and fun! Anyone can register via the registration form.

To learn more about Comexposium, visit comexposium.com

To learn more about MFV, visit franchiseexpo.com

To learn more about the International Franchise Expo in New York City, visit franchiseexpo.com/ife/.

About Comexposium

The Comexposium Group is one of the leading event organisers worldwide, creating events that bring communities together to discover and explore businesses, passions and interests. Comexposium organises more than 150 professional and general public events, covering more than 10 sectors of activity. The group connects 48,000 exhibitors and 3.5 million visitors, 365 days a year.

In addition to its events, Comexposium creates experiences, as well as opportunities for individuals to meet, enabling communities to connect throughout the year, through an effective and targeted omni-channel approach. www.comexposium.com

About MFV Expositions

MFV is the world’s largest producer of franchise expos, known for its highly successful franchise events produced throughout the U.S. and around the world. The company offers face-to-face opportunities for prospective franchisees to meet franchisors looking to grow their brand. Each expo features franchise concepts representing nearly every industry and investment level, along with a robust conference program for attendees and franchisors.


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