The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has announced the results of the elections for its 2025 Board of Directors.
Members of IAEE’s Board of Directors are elected on an annual basis by the official voting member of each IAEE member company. All officers serve a term of one year, except the secretary/treasurer who may hold the office for two years. The directors each serve three years in staggered terms to ensure continuity in the governance of the association.
Chuck Grouzard, executive vice president of business development, creative and design at GES, will serve as 2025 IAEE chairperson of the board.
With 36 years in the exhibitions industry, Grouzard leads the business development team, specialising in strategic selling, market analysis, and partnership cultivation to drive revenue growth and expand market share. As a recognised industry thought leader with expertise in change management, he has served as chairperson for CEIR, president of ESCA and IAEE’s Midwestern Chapter, and continues to contribute through his service to IAEE.
Grouzard said: “The opportunities ahead are immense, and I am eager to work alongside all of you to shape the future of exhibitions and events.”
IAEE president and CEO Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, said: “Chuck’s history of fostering innovation and achieving remarkable growth positions him as a transformative force. We are excited for the vision and direction he will bring to IAEE as we aim for new milestones in 2025.”
The newest member to the 2025 IAEE board of directors is:
Nicole Hallada
Senior vice president, exhibitions and marketing
Association of equipment manufacturers (AEM)
Continuing board of directors members include:
Chairperson-elect Brian Pagel
Executive vice president
EmeraldX
Secretary/treasurer Mary Bender
Vice president of sales and customer service
Taffy Event Strategies
Immediate past chairperson Marie Browne, MBA
Group vice president
RX Global
Director Mark Bogdansky
Vice president, trade shows and community engagement
Auto care association
Director Mike Carlucci
Chief operating officer
Clarion Events, North America
Director Michael Clarke
Senior director, B2B events and programs
Portfolio, Luxury and Leisure
Global sales organisation – U.S. and Canada
Marriott International Inc. and Marriott International Luxury Brands
Director Emile K. Davis, CEM
Managing director, business development
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Director Michelle Edmonson, CEM
Vice president, exhibitions
AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology
Director Sonia Fong, MBA
Vice president of sales and marketing
MDM Hotel Group
MDM USA
Director Mary Pat Heftman
President
MPH LLC
Director Anytra Lowe, CEM
Executive vice president, client solutions
Freeman
Director Necoya Tyson, CEM-AP, CGMP, CCEP
Owner and CEO
Lightsey Event Solutions
Director Elaine Williams, CMP, CEM-AP
Interim chief commercial officer
Senior director of sales and event services
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre
Director Nichapa (Nikki) Yoswee, CEM
Senior vice president
Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
Ex-officio Directors are:
Representing the Chapter Leaders Council
Justin Moore, MBA, CEM
Director of meetings & events
Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA)
Representing the Consumer Events Council
Courtney Harold
Head of business development & partnerships
Informa Fashion: OFFPRICE SECTOR
Informa Markets, Informa
Representing the MATSO Council
Lisa Malikow
Senior vice president, event operations & programming
Informa Connect
Representing the Past Chairpersons’ Advisory Group
Chris Brown
Founder and CEO
Level Up Event Strategies LLC
