Jan-Philipp Schäfer has taken over the position of Head of the Cologne Convention Bureau (CCB) with effect from February 01 of this year. In this function he will continue to promote the national and international positioning of the Cologne meeting market and the networking with business and science in Cologne. Jan-Philipp Schäfer succeeds Christian Woronka, […]
Cor Jansen has been appointed the new executive director of Utrecht Marketing as from 1 March 2019. He will be replacing Rijk van Ark, who has served in this post since 1 January 2017. Jansen is currently the director of Regional Cooperation at Utrecht University, where he was previously director of Communication and Marketing (2011-2017). […]
As from the first of april 2019 Martin Boyle will be the new CEO of IAPCO, the international Association of Professional Congress Organisers. Sarah Storie-Pugh, the current ED, will be stepping back to continue a part-time role within the Association. Experience Martin Boyle comes to IAPCO with more than 20 years of experience in the […]
IBTM, part of leading global exhibition organiser Reed Travel Exhibitions, has appointed Shane Hannam as Portfolio Director effective 1 June 2018. Kerry Prince, who has been promoted within Reed Exhibitions will retain strategic oversight on the portfolio. Reed travel exhibitions Shane Hannam began his career with Reed Exhibitions and has over 16 years’ experience in […]
On Thursday 26 April, Jos van der Vegt received a royal honour from Mayor Aboutaleb. The former director and President–Commissioner of Rotterdam Ahoy was named an Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau in City Hall’s Citizen’s Hall. Considerable merit Van der Vegt received the distinction because of his merits on many fronts. Among other things, […]
Starting 1 August 2018, Janneke Staarink will be the new general manager of de Doelen in Rotterdam. “We were looking for a powerful and inspirational director. Someone who can ensure that everyone feels at home in de Doelen,” says Mariëtte Hamer, chairman of the Board of Supervisors. De Doelen is home to some 1200 national […]
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has appointed Tonya Almond as its Vice President of Knowledge and Experience Design. Almond will lead the events and education teams and will engage with its global audience to help PCMA evolve its education content and event experiences. She reports to Joyce Winnecke, PCMA’s Chief Content Officer. Tonya Almond Almond […]
Ray Bloom, Chairman of IMEX Group and meetings industry legend, received ICCA’s highest honour during the Farewell Dinner at the 56th ICCA Congress in Prague, Czech Republic. Announcing the award, ICCA President Nina Freysen-Pretorius said: “Tonight we honour a recipient who is a true global citizen, personally known and deeply respected by ICCA members from […]
Jeroen Kuyper will be the new managing director of Rotterdam Partners as of 1 September. Kuyper has extensive experience in the Rotterdam business sector. He replaces departing interim director Ron Voskuilen. Kuyper was born and raised in Rotterdam. He is currently employed as managing director of Maritime & Transport at insurance broker and risk advisor […]
Monique Trapasso joined the team of the Maastricht Convention Bureau, on January 2nd, as Business Development Manager Conventions. The Maastricht Convention Bureau is a foundation which promotes the Maastricht region as a destination for conventions. Monique Trapasso is looking forward to her new job: “I see it as a real challenge to put the Maastricht […]
