Questex
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing, Events, Media |
| Founded | April 2005 |
| Founder | Audax Groep |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Key people | Paul Miller (CEO) |
| Products | Publishing brands, trade shows, events |
| Owner | MidOcean Partners |
| Website | questex |
Questex operates as a publisher specializing in brands across the travel, hospitality, healthcare, real estate, beauty, and technology industries. Additionally, the firm manages the production of trade shows and various events. Ownership of the company rests with MidOcean Partners.
History
Established in April 2005 by Audax Groep, Questex originated through a $185 million purchase of assets from Advanstar Holdings, with Kerry Gumas stepping in as CEO. The company expanded its portfolio by acquiring Oxford Publishing in August 2007 and later Fierce Markets in January 2008.
Encountering financial difficulties, Questex sought bankruptcy protection in October 2009. The following month, its senior lenders acquired the company by assuming $120 million in debt. In September 2014, ownership transferred to Shamrock Capital.
In September 2018, MidOcean Partners completed the acquisition of Questex for approximately $180 million and installed Paul Miller as CEO. Furthering its presence in real estate media, Questex acquired Affordable Housing Finance and Multifamily Executive from Zonda Home, another entity under MidOcean Partners, in July 2025.
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