Jonathan Byrne to take over as ISES president

Royal Aeronautical Society chief operating officer Jonathan Byrne has been named as the 2011/2012 ISES president in the association's annual board shake-up.

Richard Foulkes and Jonathan Byrne
Richard Foulkes and Jonathan Byrne
Byrne will take over from outgoing president and director of Imagination Richard Foulkes on 1 July.

He will be joined by Bonnie May from the Global Infusion Group as president elect.

Foulkes will remain involved in the association through his dual role as chapter past president and

Byrne said Foulkes had done a "terrific job". "In his 12 months as president and following his contribution, and support of the board of directors, we have an industry leading education programme, have delivered a 20% increase in membership and through strategic partnerships have connected our association more closely with the wider events industry," he commented.

"This gives me a great platform in which to continue our success and I look forward to sharing my future plans at our AGM on 11 July at HMS President," he added.

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