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Our board

AEV

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Our board's skills and expertise set the strategic direction and provide tactical backup for the AEV.

The board is comprised of elected members serving fixed terms who represent a wide range of venues. Their skills and expertise set the strategic direction and provide tactical backup for the AEV.

The board meet quarterly and operate through a series of steering groups. These groups focus on specific areas to help shape and deliver the priorities of the AEV including marketing, events, research and member benefits.

"It is a great privilege to serve on the AEV board...the range of capabilities and experience of the board give us a unique platform to influence and shape the industry for the benefit of all."

Jeremy Rees, CEO, Excel London and Chair of AEV Board

 

 

 

 

CHAIR - Jeremy Rees

Chief Executive Officer 

Excel London

VICE CHAIR - Lori Hoinkes

Chief Executive Officer

Manchester Central

TREASURER - Dan Thurlow

Director of Exhibitions

Scottish Event Campus (SEC)

Jackie Boughton

Executive Consultant, Innovation & Growth 

The Barbican

Max Bull

Chief Commercial Officer

Business Design Centre

Alison Griffin

Managing Director

Telford International Centre

Rowan Kitching 

Director of Strategic Partners 

The Jockey Club
 

Sarah Marshall

Venue Director

Farnborough International 

Exhibition & Conference Centre

Paul Michael

Managing Director

Coventry Building Society Arena

Andy O'Sullivan

CEO

Olympia

Steve Sayer

Vice President and General Manager

The O2

Ian Taylor

Chief Operating Officer 

National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Kerry Villa

Chief Operating Officer

Liverpool Experience Campus

Rob Wicks

Managing Director

P&J Live

Amanda Wrathall

Chief Executive Officer

Edinburgh International Conference Centre


 

Member Venues