Meetings and Events Australia: Board of Directors Appointed
Meetings and Events Australia held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 7 December 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Electoral Council Meeting cast their votes to determine the Board of Directors. The incoming MEA Board is as follows:
• Chairperson: Anne Jamieson (2018-2019)
• Vice Chair: Ian Whitworth (2017-2018)
• Treasurer: Susan Ryman-Kiernan (2018-2019)
• Board Member: Kate Smith (2017-2018)
• Board Member/Secretary: Alana Hay (2017-2018)
The Chairperson of MEA, Anne Jamieson commented, "The last 12 months has seen MEA complete a full review of its Governance practices, with a number of actions taken to ensure MEA's sustainability." "With a solid strategic plan now in place MEA is set to deliver strong growth in 2018 and will continue to support, promote and reward excellence in the meetings and events sector", she added.
CEO, Robyn Johnson added, "The skills and experience of this Board will ensure that MEA grows its position as the peak national industry body, representing our diverse and valuable industry". "After a year of review and consolidation, I am looking forward to a busy and exciting year ahead, progressing with new initiatives that will deliver more benefits for our members", she added.
Image Left to Right: CHAIRPERSON - Anne Jamieson, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre; VICE CHAIRPERSON - Ian Whitworth, Scene Change; TREASURER - Susan Ryman-Kiernan, Wise Connections; BOARD MEMBER - Kate Smith, Waldronsmith Management; BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY - Alana Hay, Milestone Creative Australia