Imagination director Richard Foulkes is to become the new president on 1 July, taking over from the current president Zanine Adams.
In preparation for this challenging role Foulkes said "As an association that represents the creative people in the events industry we will make sure our members get the information, advice, connections and inspiration they need to make the most of this fantastic opportunity as well as continuing to foster the future generations of creative talent."
The rest of the board are:
Immediate Past President: Zanine Adams, Visit London
President Elect: Jonathan Byrne, No. 4 Hamilton Place
VP Programmes: Bonnie May, Global Infusion Group
VP Membership: Claire Berry, Soho House Group
Director Education: Val Brooks, Bourne Collection
VP Student Programmes and Activities: Philip Atkins, Off To Work
Director Marketing: Jo Mayer, Confex Group
Director PR and Communications: Jane Hague, Davies Tanner
Director Fundraising and Partnerships: Kelly Baker, Girl in Media
Director Exhibitions: Dan Hands, Handsie Display
VP Finance: Nigel Harris, Harris and Co.
In addition to these positions there will also be two directors at large, Wyndham Grand London's Jeremy Hopkins and Sound By Design's Andy Callin, while in addition there will be a council of advisors including
DH Consulting event consultant David Hornby; George P Johnson vice president and managing director Kim Myhre; Davis Tanner managing director Robert Wright; Confex Group managing director Duncan Reid and Queen Margaret University professor and executive director Dr Joe Goldblatt.
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