Growth of events division ‘not about saving Fairfax’, as events boss plots organic expansion

Fairfax will grow its events division organically rather than through acquisition, with geographical expansion within existing sectors a priority, its managing director of life media and events Andrew McEvoy has said.

Food, lifestyle, the arts and business events will continue to be its focus, McEvoy said, as the division aims to build on revenues of around $60m.

But he downplayed its role within the media firm, insisting its growth was “not about saving Fairfax”.