Metro Exhibits announced June 24 the promotion of Denise DiGiacinto to vice president of human resources, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the company’s growth and her expertise in human capital management.
DiGiacinto brings a wealth of diverse experience to her new role. She began her career in the personnel department of The CIT Group, where she spent six years developing her foundation in human resources and interviewing skills. After leaving the company to raise her family, she dedicated a decade to serving as an aide for autistic children in the Verona school system, further honing her exceptional people skills and demonstrating her commitment to supporting others.
In 2014, DiGiacinto joined Metro Exhibits as a part-time receptionist and office manager. At that time, the company had no formal HR department, but DiGiacinto’s natural abilities and previous experience at The CIT Group positioned her to gradually assume human resources responsibilities. Her intuitive understanding of people management and proven interviewing expertise made her an invaluable asset as the company continued to grow.
Recognizing her contributions, Metro Exhibits promoted DiGiacinto to manager in 2019. Her leadership capabilities were particularly evident during the challenging pandemic years, when the trade show industry faced unprecedented disruption. As part of the company’s core strategic team, DiGiacinto played a crucial role in managing the company’s shutdown and subsequent rebuild efforts. Her guidance helped Metro Exhibits not only survive the crisis but emerge stronger, now thriving and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
“Denise has been instrumental in building our human resources capabilities from the ground up,” said Metro Exhibits Founder and President Phil Zamloot. “Turnover here is low, and that’s due largely to Denise’s intuition in recruiting, hiring and maintenance. She is a big part of why Metro is a great place to work.”
In her new role, DiGiacinto will oversee all aspects of human capital management, including talent acquisition, employee development, compliance and strategic workforce planning.
