Jason Tan Chin Foo, CEO of Business Events Sarawak — Chair of ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter
ICCA is the global association for the international meetings and conventions industry, representing more than 1,000 member organisations.
Tracy Halliwell Exits London & Partners After Two Decades
London & Partners is primarily funded by the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority. This is in line with the new three-year strategy.
MCEC Appoints Monica Rizzi as General Manager and Expands Business Development Team
In the newly created role, Monica Rizzi will lead MCEC’s Operations department, overseeing more than 1,000 casual and permanent employees.
VOK DAMS Welcomes Back Stuart Weston as Director London, UK
In his new role, Stuart Weston will support companies in the development and delivery of international event and live marketing solutions.
Jason Tan Chin Foo Named CEO of Business Events Sarawak
Jason has played an instrumental role in advancing Sarawak's business events industry through strategic destination development.
Ciara Davidson Appointed to Global Conventions Industry Board
AIPC represents chief executives and senior leaders of convention centres from over 60 countries in the venue management sector.
Olympia Events appoints new Event Operations Director
Carlo Zoccali joins Olympia Events as Event Operations Director during a defining moment in its 140-year history.
Hamish Reid Takes Director Role for UK and Europe at GainingEdge
Brings 25+ years’ international experience to strengthen business development and representation services across key European markets.
BESarawak Appoints Jason Tan Chin Foo as Acting Chief Executive Officer
The appointment ensures continuity and stability as BESarawak confidently advances its long-term strategic agenda.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Appoints Saija Syväjärvi as Service and Production Director
She will be responsible for technical services, construction services, event services, and graphic services at the Convention Centre.
CIMGlobal Expands Into Africa, Appoints Renowned Tourism Leader Sonto Ndlovu as Regional Director
This marks CIMGlobal’s first permanent footprint on the continent – at a pivotal moment for Africa’s meetings and business events industry.
Rebecca Petit-Jean Joins Accor Luxury & Lifestyle
In her new role, she will focus mainly on nurturing and expanding relationships with Luxury MICE clients across the UK market.
Tourism Australia Appoints New Managing Director
The TA board has appointed Robin Mack as Managing Director, bringing 30 years of global experience within the travel industry to the role.
Event Logic Expands into French Market, Appoints New Customer Relations Specialist
To support its efforts in this new market, Event Logic has appointed Mia Malbert as their new Customer Relations Specialist for France.
Mats Viker New CEO of Stockholmsmässan
Sights set on the future with new direction to further fortify Stockholmsmässan as the Nordic region’s leading exhibition and congress centre.
Veronica Lindholm Appointed CEO of the Finnish Fair Corporation
She brings strong expertise in international business, customer experience development, and strategic leadership to the Finnish Fair.
Abigail Pogson Announced as New Barbican Centre CEO
The City of London Corporation appoints a respected arts leader to steer the Barbican Centre through a transformative renewal period.
Steen Jakobsen Appointed New CEO of GainingEdge
Executive Chairman, Gary Grimmer, said that Steen Jakobsen’s service in the role will benefit both GainingEdge and the industry.
Ottawa Tourism Announces Key Leadership Promotions
Reinforces the organisation’s commitment to excellence and continuity in serving global meetings and conference professionals.
ICC Sydney Appoints New Director of Event Delivery
International Convention Centre Sydney has announced the promotion of Marc Singerling to the role of Director of Event Delivery.
Areka names Industry Expert to Grow the Nordic Regions
With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, she will lead the growth and development of consulting services in the Nordics.
Soolnua Looks to the Future as Aoife McCrum and Gráinne Ní Ghiollagáin Take the Helm
Takes over as joint Owners and Managing Partners from industry veterans Patrick Delaney and Pádraic Gilligan, who founded SoolNua in 2014.
Neil Brownlee New Chair of PCMA
Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events at VisitScotland, was inaugurated as the 2025 Chair of PCMA at Convening Leaders on January 12–15.
ASM Global Appoints New Leadership at Exhibition World Bahrain
The new GM, convention industry specialist Alan Pryor, brings over 40 years of experience in international convention and hotel management.
Ole Sorang leaves Radisson Hotels for OptiMeet
The appointment marks a strategic step for Optimeet, which aims to strengthen the company’s position and expansion further.
