AVIXA Names Marco Pardi as Next CEO
Pardi, currently president of Informa's Tech Events portfolio, will succeed David Labuskes as chief executive of the audiovisual industry association.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in People
AVIXA has named Marco Pardi as its new chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027. He succeeds David Labuskes, CTS, RCDD, who will retire on December 31, 2026 after 14 years leading the organization.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a leadership transition at AVIXA, the audiovisual industry association that rebranded from InfoComm International during Labuskes's tenure. Pardi joins from Informa, where he led a team of more than 200 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The 12-month search evaluated more than 100 candidates before selecting Pardi, who previously led over 200 professionals at Informa. Labuskes's 14-year tenure is the longest CEO term referenced in the announcement.
The players
Marco Pardi
Marco Pardi is the incoming chief executive of AVIXA, previously serving as president of the Tech Events portfolio at Informa.
David Labuskes
David Labuskes, CTS, RCDD, is the outgoing AVIXA chief executive who led the association through its rebranding from InfoComm International over 14 years.
Tobias Lang
Tobias Lang is the CEO of LANG AG and current board chair of AVIXA, overseeing the volunteer leadership that conducted the CEO search.
The details
AVIXA's senior volunteers, led by board chair Tobias Lang, CEO of LANG AG, ran the search. Pardi will take over from Labuskes, who is retiring at the end of 2026.
Timeline
December 31, 2026: David Labuskes retires as AVIXA CEO.
January 1, 2027: Marco Pardi takes over as AVIXA CEO.
Market Landscape
The transition continues a period in which AVIXA introduced the ANP (Audiovisual Network Professional) accreditation and the monthly Pro AV Business Index to track industry activity. Pardi's background in large-scale tech events at Informa positions him to build on those initiatives across the global audiovisual market.
Members, exhibitors, and professionals who rely on AVIXA's accreditations and industry data will see the organization under new executive leadership starting in 2027. The transition timeline gives members a full year to anticipate any shifts in programs or services.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions at long-tenured trade associations often shape the direction of industry standards and programs for years. Readers tracking the audiovisual sector can watch for AVIXA's priorities under Pardi starting in 2027.
What happens next
Pardi officially assumes the CEO role on January 1, 2027, following Labuskes's retirement on December 31, 2026.
Further reading
For more on executive moves across the sector, see People.
