Hello folks!
It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement at the end of June 2023. After over 40 years in the business, it’s time to set off in a different direction and spend much more quality time with family and yes, some leisure time too.
I’d like to thank all of you who had the confidence in us to deliver your message to the industry. I’ve made many friends along the way, and I have road stories to tell in retirement. There is no doubt I will miss the interaction with advertisers, exhibitors, and visitors to our shows.
Thank you to Annex Business Media (now owns CPE&CN) and especially Martin McAnulty, Vice President of Sales of Annex Business Media for welcoming me into the company, CPE&CN is in good hands.
Thank you to Norm Tait and Mike Edwards for being great partners and wonderful people to work with. Couldn’t have done it without them.
Finally thank you to my family, especially my wife Debbie for tolerating all the travel and at times the tension of owning our own business.
Until my replacement is in place you can contact Stephen Kranabetter, Associate Publisher Annex Business Media skranabetter@annexbusinessmedia.com 416-561-5362.

Sincerely
Rob Sommerville
Gone Fishin’