The Events Industry Council announced leadership appointments for its board of directors and CMP Governance Commission, effective 1 January 2020.
“Our incoming and reappointed board and commission members are accomplished leaders who bring diverse perspectives, insights and experiences that will elevate our organisation’s efforts in championing the global events industry,” said EIC’s chief executive, Amy Calvert.
Board officers and directors are nominated by the membership which is comprised of more than 30 organisations in the events industry. Collectively, board members serve as the council’s governing body, hold fiscal responsibility and provide strategic direction for its programmes and services.
The 2020 officers are:
Paul Van Deventer (chair), Meeting Professionals International
Mark Cooper (chair-elect), IACC
Tina Wehmeir, CMP, CAE (immediate past chair), AMC Institute
The 2020 directors are:
David Audrain, CEM, Society of Independent Show Organizers
H.S. (Vicki) Bedi, International Exhibition Logistics Association
Steve Bova, CAE, Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals
Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, International Association of Exhibitions and Events
Sherrif Karamat, CAE, MBA, Professional Convention Management Association
Didier Scaillet, CIS, CITP, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence
As the governing body of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential, the Events Industry Council also appoints top professionals to its CMP Governance Commission. The commission includes organiser and supplier representatives from across the events industry.
Calvert adds, “The Certified Meeting Professional continues to be the most important credential for recognising and maintaining a high level of experience and knowledge among event organisers. We are fortunate to have such a talented group of individuals to advance and promote the standards of excellence attributed to those who hold the CMP.”
The 2020 officers are:
Barbara Connell, CMP, CAE (chair), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Alisa Peters, CMP, CMM (vice chair), Experient, A Maritz Global Events Company
Aleka Garcia, CMP-HC, CMM (immediate past chair), Johnson & Johnson Vision
The 2020 commission members are:
Michelle Allgauer, CMP, CAE, CMM, Financial Services Institute
Sathya Darshan Chinni, CMP, Eventures
Christine Faiman, CMP, Marriott International
Jessica McLane Gann, Inteleos
Tim Glanzer, CMP, Elevated Event Solutions
Deanna Griffith-House, CMP, PMP, CME, PCM, CMM, Spectrum Reach
Cornelia Horner, CMP, American Land Title Association
Leslie Jones, CMP, CAE, American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
Steven Lorenz, CMP, HMCC, Takeda
WeeMin Ong, CMP, CEM, Marina Bay Sands
Tyra Warner, CMP, Ph.D., JD, College of Costal Georgia
Robert Webb, CMP, MBA, ASCD
About the Events Industry Council
The Events Industry Council’s more than 30 member organisations represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the events industry. The Events Industry Council’s vision is to be the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. We promote high standards and professionalism with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme and our four signature programmes—Sustainability, Industry Insights, Knowledge and Leadership—that represent the key initiatives, assets, services and products for the Events Industry Council.
Speaking to Exhibition Showcase, H.S. (Vicki) Bedi, Chairman, International Exhibition Logistics Association said,
