Tom  Portesy

Tom Portesy

Tom Portesy is President & CEO of MFV Expositions. Tom has more than 25 years of global sales and executive management experience. Tom has been president of MFV Expositions for more than fifteen years and added CEO to his title in 2009. During this time, MFV Expositions has taken on many forms, adapting to the ever changing market place.

Tom oversees a staff of professionals producing the three leading franchise events in the United States. In addition, Tom is exceptionally active in many International Franchise Events operated by MFV Expositions or strategic partners.

Tom is also responsible for the global network of partners involved in MFV’s emerging international online business. Working closely with the International Franchise Association and many franchise associations around the world, Tom has participated as a panelist and moderator in countless educational seminars and symposia.
Web Sites:
www.mfvexpo.com/

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Tom Portesy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the news that China’s policies have been altered enough for a U.S. franchise to think about expanding there, without losing their intellectual property.
Tom Portesy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the current state of affairs of the franchise industry, which is healthy and strong, having weathered a direct attack on their business model by the Obama administration.
Tom Portesy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the news that China’s policies have been altered enough for a U.S. franchise to think about expanding there, without losing their intellectual property.