Emerald Holding appoints Vincenzo DiMaggio as chief accounting officer

NEW YORK - Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX), a company trading near its 52-week high with a market capitalization of $1.01 billion, announced Monday the appointment of Vincenzo "Vince" DiMaggio as Chief Accounting Officer. According to InvestingPro data, the company has demonstrated strong momentum with a 32% price return over the past six months.

DiMaggio brings over 25 years of accounting leadership experience to the B2B events and media platform company. He previously served as SVP and Chief Accounting Officer at Stagwell Global, where he managed global accounting, reporting, and compliance operations. His career also includes positions as Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Endeavor, along with senior finance roles at Viacom Inc. and The New York Times Company.

In his new position at Emerald, DiMaggio will oversee accounting operations and public financial reporting. He will work with the finance and accounting teams to implement technology and automation solutions to enhance processes across the organization.

"Vince brings significant financial expertise to Emerald at an important stage in our evolution," said David Doft, Chief Financial Officer of Emerald, according to the company’s press release.

DiMaggio, a CPA with expertise in SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance, will partner with Emerald’s executive leadership to strengthen the company’s financial infrastructure as it pursues its portfolio optimization strategy.

"I am pleased to join Emerald and contribute to the next chapter of its growth," DiMaggio stated in the announcement.

Emerald Holding describes itself as the largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer, operating trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases, and a hosted buyer platform. The company currently trades at Fair Value, according to InvestingPro analysis, which offers over 8 additional key insights about the company’s financial outlook.

In other recent news, Emerald Holding reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a miss on earnings per share (EPS) forecasts but surpassing revenue expectations. The company posted an EPS of -$0.01, falling short of the forecasted $0.01, which resulted in a negative surprise of 200%. However, revenue reached $105.5 million, exceeding the anticipated $100.2 million and marking a 5.29% positive surprise. Additionally, Emerald Holding announced the acquisition of Toronto-based Generis Group, a B2B executive summit organizer, which expands Emerald’s portfolio to over 50 executive summits annually. In another development, Emerald Holding amended its credit agreement to reduce interest rates on term loans through its subsidiary, Emerald X, Inc. The amendment offers lower interest rates contingent upon achieving a specific rating from Moody’s Investors Service. Furthermore, Danielle Puceta has been appointed as Chief Digital Officer, a newly created position, to lead the company’s digital strategy. These recent developments reflect Emerald Holding’s strategic efforts to enhance its financial and operational framework.

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