{"id":13088,"date":"2023-12-14T09:46:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T15:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.4.102\/?p=13088"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:32:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:32:54","slug":"compusystems-welcomes-dean-russo-as-director-of-business-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compusystems.com\/events\/compusystems-welcomes-dean-russo-as-director-of-business-development\/","title":{"rendered":"CompuSystems Welcomes Dean Russo as Director of Business Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;212823&#8243;]<b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 12, 2023<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;726909&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisle, IL \u2014 CompuSystems announces the appointment of Dean Russo to Director of Business Development. With a rich history in the events industry, Russo brings expertise and leadership to CompuSystems, a top provider of registration and lead retrieval services for live events.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;381934&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russo, who has been instrumental in the development and success of CompuSystems&#8217; lead retrieval sales division, steps into this new role with a focus on registration sales and service. His career spans 15+ years in the events industry, marked by significant contributions and leadership roles.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;585680&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russo served as the Group Show Director at Clarion Events Inc. Here, he was responsible for managing the business strategy of the US Gift event portfolio, demonstrating his adept skills in event management and strategic planning.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;733075&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to that, as the Director of Business Development at the Security Industry Association, Russo played a pivotal role in developing and implementing event strategies for the leading association in the electronic security sector.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;173478&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russo&#8217;s extensive experience also includes a long tenure at Reed Exhibitions, where he held various positions including Portfolio Vice President. In this role, he was responsible for the strategic direction of a $44.5 million event portfolio, overseeing full P&amp;L management, online business development, and international brand expansion.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;185861&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his new role at CompuSystems, Russo is set to drive new business and manage key accounts, thereby expanding the company&#8217;s reach and impact in the event registration sector.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;769746&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Dean&#8217;s advancement is a testament to his leadership skills and the value he brings to our team,&#8221; said Mark LoGiurato, CEO of CompuSystems. &#8220;His knowledge of the events industry, and proven track record in business development puts him in a great position to excel in this new role.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;8901&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;252508&#8243;]<strong>About CompuSystems<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CompuSystems is a premier provider of registration and lead management services for live events, offering cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled customer support to clients in the trade, association, corporate, and government event markets. 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