Naveen Leer, Whittlebury Park’s commercial manager and head of business performance reporting, has joined IACC as a new board associate for 2023/24.
IACC is a global association that represents mid-size meetings and conference venues.
Leer (pictured), who has worked in conference and events at Whittlebury Park for five years, will focus on identifying and advising the IACC board on emerging trends, particularly around the millennial market, and contribute to the annual conference planning group.
He will work with the outgoing board associate for the first year, and the incoming board associate the second year and will bring next generation perspectives to the board and volunteer groups within the association
He commented: “This will be an exciting new challenge for me, which will further my knowledge of the meetings and events industry, expand my network, and allow me to learn from some of the most talented and passionate people in our industry.”
Mark Cooper, CEO of IACC, added: “This is an important role for both the organisation and the leadership development of the board associate. IACC is a European community of industry trendsetters and bringing the views of the incoming generation into IACC initiatives is incredibly important and we are delighted to welcome Naveen to the board.”
Leer’s term as board associate will end on 30 November 2024.
