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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at UBM have rated Team, Work Culture, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
UBM employees are -67% more likely to recommend UBM as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at UBM is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. UBM employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting UBM’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Rochester, MN. See below in detail how working at UBM was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UBM is rated D-
Last updated months ago
UBM ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 3 UBM employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UBM improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Strong work ethic, open, friendly
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Better super visor who speaks english
UBM provides business-to-business events-led marketing and communication services.
Our purpose is to help our customers succeed through the power of market-leading live events and the human-scale interactions that ignite and activate global trade, knowledge and networks.
Our vision is to become the world’s leading Business-to-Business (B2B) events company.
| Headquarter | London, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ubm.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1918 |
| Company Status | Public |
UBM competitors include RELX, Wolters Kluwer, Euromoney Institutional Investor, and George P Johnson. UBM ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UBM compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

10 employees at UBM have reviewed UBM across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 10 UBM employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at UBM are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at UBM, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UBM are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at UBM are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UBM believe the environment at UBM is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UBM is bureaucratic. About 25% of the employees at UBM work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at UBM are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Rochester, MN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Rochester, MN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of UBM's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 UBM employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Tim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tim in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Rochester, MN. Tim Cobbold’s employees rank UBM in the Bottom 45% for Team, in the Bottom 30% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 30% for Professional Development. Cobbold is generally unpopular with UBM employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department, and by Caucasian employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to UBM’s competitors, Tim Cobbold ranks below both George P Johnson CEO Chris Meyer and Wolters Kluwer CEO Nancy McKinstry.
The UBM Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Tim Cobbold, Independent Non-Executive Director Katryn Shineman Blake, and VP of Operations; Cruising, Catering, Pharmaceutical and Technology Groups Sharon Lalloway
Tim Cobbold CEO / President
Tim Cobbold serves as the CEO / President of UBM.
Katryn Shineman Blake Independent Non-Executive Director
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Sharon Lalloway VP of Operations; Cruising, Catering, Pharmaceutical and Technology Groups
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Kim Leonard VP Finance
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Chris Fischer VP Strategic Finance
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Atif Malik VP Data Engineering, Global Data Solutions Architect
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Joy Mullen SVP Marketing & Audience Engagement
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Denise Rosplock VP Marketing
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Diane Sugal VP People & Culture
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How much do people at UBM get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UBM is $119,593, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,840, or $57 per hour.
At UBM, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $218,503 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,340 annually. Average UBM salaries by department include: Engineering at $141,454, IT at $102,205, Finance at $86,513, and Sales at $149,025. Half of UBM salaries are above $118,840.
6 employees at UBM rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 6 employees at UBM rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Salaries contributed from UBM employees include job titles like Developer, Director of Product, Senior Marketing Manager, and Director of Operations. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from UBM employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $272k | $272k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UBM across various culture dimensions.
UBM's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is UBM's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. UBM's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, UBM applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of UBM?
UBM CEO is Tim Cobbold, their score by employees is 50
What is UBM eNPS?
The eNPS for UBM is -67
What is the salary for Jr Product Manager in UBM?
Jr Product Manager average salary in the US is 97k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in UBM?
The average salaries for Engineering in UBM is 141k
Who are UBM competitors?
UBM main competitors are RELX, Wolters Kluwer, Euromoney Institutional Investor, George P Johnson