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Meet the Board

Eventia's Board of Directors comprises a balanced mix of industry professionals from both the agency and supplier sectors who between them have many years of experience, knowledge and expertise in the industry. The Executive Team determine the strategic direction of the association and together with the Management Team ensure the smooth execution of activities. Each Board Director chairs or co-chairs an official committee of volunteers, contributing to the growth and development of both the association and the industry.

The Executive Team

• Izania Downie CEO
• Rob Allen, TRO, CEO, Treasurer
• Mark Saxby, WorldEvents, Group Sales & Marketing Director, Chairman
• Mark Taylor, BI Worldwide, Sales & Marketing Director, Immediate Past Chairman

Board of Directors

• Alison Ayling, DeVere Hotels & Resorts, Resorts & Venues National Account Manager - Agency Sales - Membership Committee
• Mike Jackson, Stage Electrics, Head of Live Events - Education Committee
• Alan Newton, Grass Roots Group Supplier Relations Manager - Education Committee
• Brian Kirsch, Event Assured Managing Director - Head of Regulation Committee
• Andrew Latta, Event Industry Consultant - CAPS Committee
• Karen Rice, Banks Sadler, Operations Director - Co-Chair Corporate Responsibility Committee
• Simon Hughes, Central Office of Information, Director of Live Events - CAPS & Marketing Committee
• Stephan Roberge, Monaco Tourist Authority & Convention Bureau UK & Ireland Managing Director - CAPS Committee
• Ruth Robinson, Lancashire & Blackpool Conferences & Meetings, Managing Director - Destinations Ambassador
• Mark Sale, Air Partner Commercial Jets Business Development Manager, Education Committee
• Rick Stainton, Smyle, Commercial Director - Marketing & Awards Committee
• Matt Storey, Gallowglass Head of Business Development, Head of Membership Committee/Awards Committee
• Andrew Wright, FAB! Director, Head of Awards Committee