Simon Hughes appointed Non-Executive Director of QEIICC

The current Chair of industry association Eventia, Simon Hughes, has been appointed a Non-Executive Director of Westminster-based Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (The QEIICC).
 
Hughes
is the Managing Partner of business consultancy MCHA and former
Director of Live Events for the Central Office of Information (COI). He
has over 25 years’ experience in developing and managing events in both
the public and private sectors.
 
“We are delighted to welcome
Simon to The QEIICC as a non-executive director,” says the Chief
Executive of The QEIICC, Ernest Vincent. “He will bring a wealth of
experience of live events to the Centre at a time when we are exploring
new avenues for growth.
 
“Simon’s appointment coincides with
that of Alison White who will take over responsibilities as Chair of the
Centre’s Audit Committee. Alison, a chartered accountant, also has
experience of both the private and public sectors.
 
“The role of
The QEIICC non-executive directors is to bring experience and knowledge
to the Centre as well as being an independent challenge to the executive
team.”
 
Hughes adds: “Having delivered lots of events at The
QEIICC over the years, I have a real insight into both the opportunities
and challenges that it faces at the moment.
 
“It may be located
in the very heart of London, but it’s not just about a great location;
it’s a venue that offers great spaces coupled with fantastic service and
a passion for getting it right. Everyone that works there and the many
clients that love holding events there; we all need to remind people of
these qualities.”
 
Hughes will take up his new role in December 2012.
 
On 1 November conference-news.co.uk reported The QEIICC’s Vincent was to stand down as Chief Executive in March 2013.
 
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