The managing director of DRP Group takes over from Simon Hughes, managing partner of MCHA, as Eventia chair for 2013/14 at time when the association is set to merge with the International Visual Communications Association (IVCA).
Parmenter said: "This is an incredibly exciting time for Eventia, particularly with the merger with IVCA, which will further increase our standing in the industry.
"Over the next 12 months I really want to focus on raising the profile of the association, continuing with our education programme, promoting CSR across the industry and generally putting the membership at the heart of everything we do."
Speaking about his time on the board, Hughes said: "I feel proud to have served our members over the last year. I also think the whole team have worked extremely well together to deliver a great range of educational seminars and events in line with our vision as the UK’s leading trade association for the events industry."
Members of the Eventia board who were re-elected yesterday included Paul Hussey of Capita Travel & Events; Rory Sloan from RPM; and XL Events’ Rich Rowley.
Brian Kirsch of Event Assured; Kirstie McNulty from Excell London; and Matt Storey of Gallowglass also remain on the Eventia board.
Angela Perkins of DeVere Venues was the board’s only newly-elected member.
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