ANSA Productions, the owner and operator of the LA Auto Show and AutoMobility LA, has announced a key addition to its executive leadership team. Dan Sampson has joined the organization as its new Chief Marketing Officer. With 25 years of marketing and communications experience, Sampson has held senior roles at esteemed organizations including the New York Stock Exchange and Marriott International. Most recently, he served as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the publicly traded fleet technology company, Rubicon.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dan to our growing team,” said Lisa Kaz, owner and chief executive officer of ANSA Productions. “As our show continues to evolve and expand, we are investing in talent that can help us craft unique and exciting experiences for exhibitors and attendees alike. Dan is a crucial addition to the team and we wish him every success in his new role.”
Sampson has extensive experience in consumer, business-to-business, and business-to-government marketing and communications, with a successful track record of organizing large-scale events and conferences. He will be responsible for managing all marketing, public relations, communications, and media operations for both the LA Auto Show and AutoMobility LA.
“Dan possesses marketing and communications experience at the highest level and he will be instrumental in helping us achieve our growth goals,” said Terri Toennies, president and chief operating officer of the LA Auto Show and AutoMobility LA. “We are excited to have him on board to help us take both our show and our organization to the next level.”
“I am extremely happy to join the world-class team behind the Los Angeles Auto Show and AutoMobility LA at such an exciting time in the show’s history,” said Sampson. “This is an iconic, globally admired organization operating in the heart of the automotive capital of the world, and there is no limit to what this team can achieve.”
AutoMobility LA is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024, and the LA Auto Show will be open to the public from Friday, November 22, through Sunday, December 1, 2024. For additional information, please visit laautoshow.com.