Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has appointed Douglas Emslie as the new Chair and Paul Byrom as Deputy Chair. The appointments, which were confirmed at the AEO Board meeting and AGM on 9 September, take immediate effect.
Douglas Emslie is the Group Managing Director of Tarsus Group plc and Paul Byrom is Managing Director of Upper Street Events Ltd.
Commenting on his new position, Douglas said, “I am very pleased to be part of the new leadership team at the AEO at this interesting time for our industry. There will be exciting growth opportunities for our members as we come out of recession. The launch of the new industry promotion campaign is a key step in the association’s drive to grow our industry for the benefit of all members.”
In their new roles, Douglas and Paul will take a place on the EIA Board which next meets on 29 September.
It was also announced that the AEO Board have appointed Austen Hawkins as the association’s CEO, having previously served in the role on an interim basis. Commenting on his appointment, Austen said:
“There is no doubt that we are in challenging times and since I took up the role of CEO at AEO in February this year I have enjoyed the full support of the Board. I’d like to thank Philip Soar for his help during this time and I look forward to working closely with Douglas and Paul.” Austen said.
“I’m massively optimistic about the role, both presently and in the future, that the AEO can play in the industry. We will be launching a raft of new initiatives in the coming months; one of which is the new industry promotion campaign that will provide fantastic support and value to organisers of all sizes.”
For further information please contact:
Jim Curry, Marketing Communications Manager
Events Industry Alliance 119 High Street, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 2DJ
Tel: 01442 285810 Fax: 01442 875551 email: jim.curry@eventsindustryalliance.com
About AEO
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is the organisation representing companies that conceive, create, develop, manage, market, sponsor, supply or service trade exhibitions and consumer events. Our aim is to be the voice of the event organising industry, to serve the collective needs of event organisers and to promote the interests of our members and the industry at large.
For more information visit www.aeo.org.uk
