The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has named Thomas Cindric, Jr., CEM, as the chairperson its 2019 Board of Directors. Cindric is senior vice president at Informa Global Exhibitions, Infrastructure Events, a division of MeetingsNet’s London-based parent company, Informa.
Cindric oversees the production of some of Informa’s leading events such as World of Concrete, the largest annual construction show in the U.S. (18th on the TSE Gold 100); Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport show, (56th on the TSE Gold 100); and Waste Expo (87th on the TSE Gold 100). He’s also responsible for international business development and brand extension strategies; recent launches include World of Concrete Europe in 2015 and World of Concrete Asia in 2017. Cindric is a Show Manager of the Year Award recipient (2003) and contributor to IAEE's textbook The Art of the Show: An Introduction to the Study of Exhibition Management.
“It is an exciting time, not only for IAEE, but the entire exhibitions and events industry,” said Cindric, in a statement. “I am looking forward to seeing IAEE experience great growth through new initiatives and collaboration with our industry partners as we take full advantage of new opportunities before us, supported by a strong foundation set by my predecessors.”
IAEE’s 2019 board of directors also includes Chairperson-Elect Robert “Bob” McLean, Jr., CPA, CAE, Promotional Products Association International, as well as:
• Marie Browne, Reed Exhibitions
• Carrie Ferenac, CNTV
• Julie Coker Graham, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Chuck Grouzard, GES
• Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, mdg
• Buffy Levy, SmithBucklin Corp.
• Antonio Manuel Brito, CEM, CMP, Newevents – Organizacao de Feiras e Eventos, Lda
• Daniel McKinnon, FreemanXP
• Tim McGuiness, International Council of Shopping Centers
• Justine McVaney, National Association of Broadcasters
• Yulita Osuba, CMP, Orange County Convention Center
• Dennis Smith, Messe Frankfurt North America
• Janet Sperstad, CMP, Madison College
