PCMA presented its 2019 Global Business Events Executive of the Year award to Carola van der Hoeff, Chief Operating Officer and Congress Director at International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The annual award was presented during the IMEX Gala Dinner in Frankfurt on May 22. Carola van der Hoeff was recognized for her extensive experience and impact […]
The Global Association Hubs Partnerships (GAHP) has appointed Martin Sirk to lead it into a new era as its International Advisor, following the previously announced retirement of Hervé Bosquet. In his new role, Sirk will provide executive guidance and leadership to the partnership, building on the positive impact and progress made over the first three […]
AIM Group International announces that Belgin Topkaya is joining AIM Group and assuming the role of Country Manager of the Brussels Office. The Brussels Office was established in 1999 and over 20 years of activity has established itself as one of the best-known event management companies in Belgium, working on both local and international events […]
PCO Congrex Switzerland has appointed former director of the Vienna Convention Bureau, Christian Mutschlechner, to its Board of Directors. “We are extremely happy to have found the ideal person to extend our governing board with Christian Mutschlechner. He is one of the most well known persons with influence in our industry and his contribution to […]
As of June 10th, Emmy Stoel will start as General Manager of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. She takes over the position of Remco Groenhuijzen, who has continued his career at Accor as Regional Vice President Mövenpick the Netherlands. Emmy Stoel started her career in 1989 at Hotel de Arendshoeve and, in the following years, […]
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, […]
