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Northern Ireland,14 March 2024 — PCMA EMEA is proud to unveil its newly appointed 2024 Regional Advisory Board. This diverse and accomplished board will play a pivotal role in building upon PCMA’s strategic initiatives, with a special focus on nurturing the next generation of business event leaders as well as supporting PCMA’s exponential growth strategy in EMEA.
The 2024 Regional Advisory Board comprised of 16 members, marks a significant milestone for PCMA EMEA, as it includes representation from key regions, notably the Middle East and Africa. This evolution reflects PCMA’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and inclusivity within the meetings and events industry.
The following professionals will serve a two-year term:
- Anne Lloyd, CEO, AMEE: The International Association for Health Professions Education
- Eveline van der Pluijm, Manager Convention Bureau, Rotterdam Partners
- Eszter Mattiassich-Aszody, Head of Global Events, Siemens Healthineers
- Malin Erlandsson, Director Congress & Events, The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre/Gothia Towers
- Monica Garcia, Association Meetings Manager, Barcelona Convention Bureau
- Paul Wilson, Executive Director for Partnerships and Business Development, Index Holding
- Sonto Mayise, General Manager, Durban KZN Convention Bureau.
- Tania Baumann, Chief Operating Officer, World Energy Council
- Ulrike Tondorf, Head of Brand Activation & Engagement, Bayer AG
Accompanied by the following Board professionals:
- Adrian Ott, CEO, EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
- Ben Goedegebuure, Chief Global Strategy Officer, Maritz
- Davi Kaur, CEO, European Society for Emergency Medicine INPO
- Jack Owens, Sales Manager, Horizons by Tour Partner
- Kit Lykketoft, Director of Convention, Wonderful Copenhagen ,
- Matthias Schultze, Managing Director, German Convention Bureau
PCMA Staff Board liaison: Jaimé Bennett, Managing Director EMEA
PCMA Global Board liaison: Kathleen Warden, Director of Conference Sales, Scottish Event Campus
“We are thrilled to welcome our esteemed 2024 Regional Advisory Board members, each of whom brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table,” said Jaime Bennett, Managing Director, PCMA EMEA. “Their diverse perspectives and industry insights coupled with our seasoned members will be invaluable as we embark on initiatives that aim to shape the future of business events and empower the next generation of leaders.”
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