​Trade show specialist Hyve Group has made two senior leadership appointments ahead of upcoming Spring Fair (1-4 February) and Autumn Fair (6-9 September).

Fay Tranter has joined the Spring Fair team as event director, while Matthew Mein has been appointed event director for both Glee and Autumn Fair, “reinforcing [the events’] commitment to long-term growth, strategic focus and delivering exceptional experiences for exhibitors and visitors alike”.

Tranter brings a “strong and diverse background spanning B2C and B2B events, marketing, sales and event leadership”. She has also worked in London’s West End with impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, “giving her a unique blend of commercial and creative expertise”.

Portfolio director Jackson Szabo added: “As the largest show in the UK, Spring Fair demands year-round strategic focus and dedicated leadership to unlock its full potential. But more broadly, our role is about supporting the retail industry at a time of real change. From independent retailers to major multiples, businesses are looking for inspiration, practical insight and trusted connections, and Spring Fair has a critical part to play in enabling that growth. Fay brings a fresh perspective, a wealth of experience and an infectious energy.”

Following the co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee, and with both shows “retaining their distinct identities, communities and sector focus”, Mein’s is an internal appointment that sees him add Autumn Fair to his Glee directorship, to “ensure each event continues to deliver clearly defined value for its core audiences while benefiting from closer strategic coordination”.

Mein added: “Glee and Autumn Fair together represent a huge opportunity. Bringing these communities closer will allow us to create a more connected, dynamic and impactful event experience. The growth we’re seeing now, and the strength of the 2026 pipeline, makes this an incredibly exciting time to take the next step.”

Szabo also said: “With [the shows] coming together… our ambition is to create environments that genuinely help retailers source better, plan smarter and build more resilient businesses. Matthew understands the challenges facing the industry and the importance of serving distinct communities well, and that’s exactly what we need as we look to support sustainable retail growth across the UK.”