Paul Byrom, managing director of Upper Street Events, has been elected as the new chair of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO). Montgomery’s Damion Angus will take over Byrom’s previous role as vice chair. The announcement comes ahead of the association’s AGM, which is taking place in Brighton today and tomorrow (8-9 September). “We are very fortunate at AEO to have such a strong council governing the association,” said Chris Skeith, chief executive of AEO. “Pa...