Jose Papa announced as MD of Lions Festivals

Jose Papa has today been announced as the new managing director of Lions Festivals, encompassing Cannes Lions, Lions Health, Lions Innovation, Lions Entertainment plus its regional events eurobest, Dubai Lynx, Spikes Asia and the Tangrams.

Currently serving as CEO of WGSN, Ascential's global fashion trend forecasting service, Papa will be relocating from New York to London in September in order to take up the reins at Lions Festivals. Prior to joining Ascential, Papa ran corporate strategy with Cannes Lions’ official representative in Brazil, Estadão and held director level positions at several Brazilian companies including T4F, ESPN Brazil and Vex.

His appointment follows the promotion of former Lions Festivals CEO, Philip Thomas, to CEO of Ascential Events, managing the Exhibitions & Festivals businesses.