The Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) has named Chris Meyer, vice president of global business sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), its new chairman of the board, it announced yesterday.
Because CEMA transitioned this year from having a president to having a chairperson, Meyer is the organization's first chairman.
"We are excited and honored Chris Meyer will be serving CEMA as our chairman of the board this next year," CEMA President and CEO Kimberley Gishler said in a statement. "Chris has been a longtime CEMA member, contributing his extensive skills as an innovative and enthusiastic thought-leader in the industry, encouraging our members to create and deliver incredible experiences at corporate events. We look forward to the vision and guidance Chris will provide to our board and, in turn, our members."
Meyer, who for the last year has served as vice president of CEMA, has been a CEMA member for more than 15 years.
"I'm honored to be the first to serve as chairman of the board to help lead this prestigious association of event marketers," Meyer said. "The meetings and events industry is a key ingredient in creating strong and vibrant communities, and ensuring the health and vitality of the industry is crucial to the long-term success of the Las Vegas economy. Through this designation, I look forward to the opportunity to reinforce the value of corporate events and to sharing the ideas of industry leaders."