The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced leadership changes to its Board.
Ian Taylor, managing director of exhibitions at NEC Birmingham, has been appointed AEV chair as Shaun Hinds, CEO at Manchester Central has stepped down after 18 months. Kerry Villa, COO, of ACC Liverpool has been elected as vice-chair.
Taylor said: “I’m delighted to take on this role at the AEV and look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place here.”
Villa said: “I am so proud to be part of this energised and collaborative team which is so passionate and focused on representing and supporting venues from across the events sector.”
Rachel Parker, the AEV director said: “I’m thrilled Ian and Kerry are taking on the new AEV chair and vice roles. They have already shared a great deal of their skills and knowledge during their tenure on the AEV board and I look forward to their leadership in achieving the AEV strategic vision.”
