MCI Strengthens Position in Germany

MCI strengthens its position in pharma meeting planning with new office in Munich, Germany

Geneva, Switzerland, 23rd March, 2011 - MCI strengthens its position in Pharma Meeting Planning by opening a new office in Munich, Germany, following a merger with EMC Event & Meeting Company GmbH.

With over 15 years of expertise in Pharma Meetings and Strategic Meeting Management Programmes (SMMP), EMC is one of the leading congress, incentive and event management agencies specializing in the healthcare sector in Germany.

With an extensive network and long-standing relationships in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, the creation of MCI Munich will reinforce MCI’s position within an existing market and allow it to better serve its clients in Germany and beyond.

Commenting on the merger, Sébastien Tondeur, CEO of MCI said; “With MCI’s focus on Pharma Meetings, EMC is a great addition to our specialized offering. EMC’s team has clearly demonstrated its ability to deliver quality and a culture of winning.”

The merger will add 25 staff members and a new location to MCI’s operations in Germany. Frank Wimmer, former owner of EMC and now Managing Director of MCI Munich & the German Pharma Meeting Practice comments; “We are very proud to become part of MCI. The combination of expertise from EMC and MCI will increase synergies and significantly strengthen our position in Germany. Our combined market knowledge will be a great asset for all of our clients who will benefit from a global partner with international experience and standing.”

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