NORWALK, Conn.— Reed Exhibition Companies has promoted Val Scott to vice president of strategic accounts from her current position as director. In her new position, Scott will add top eyecare retailers to the portfolio of clients that she currently services.

“When it comes to Val, every single exhibitor is a strategic account and they are treated as such,” said Ed Greene, CEO of VCA. “With boundless energy and enthusiasm she is truly a force to be reckoned with and we are lucky to have her on our Vision Team.”

Scott began her career at Reed in 1995 as a part time sales temp working on International Vision Expo. She quickly rose through the ranks to become a full-time sales executive and eventually went on to become national account manager. For the past six years, she has held the position of director of strategic accounts.

“Val’s most valued award is the incredible positive feedback she receives from her customers every day. Vision Val is the undisputed ‘queen’ of International Vision Expo,” said Tom Loughran, event director responsible for the Vision Shows at Reed. “Her contributions have been instrumental in the growth of the Vision portfolio, including additions such as the Galleria, The Underground, and the Suites program as well as new initiatives that continue to drive the Vision Events as industry leaders,” he said.