AMERICAS - The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has appointed Brian Casey as the new president and CEO, effective as of 1 December.
Casey is currently vice president and general manager for the Cleveland Global Center for Health Innovation, responsible for operations, sales and marketing functions for the convention center facility.
He brings more than 30 years of experience in the exhibitions and meetings industry, succeeding Douglas Ducate’s 15-year stint in the role.
"I am very honored and excited to have been selected to lead CEIR moving forward,” said Casey. “I have seen CEIR grow and become the essential source for providing thousands of professionals with the data and research that fuels our industry.”
The CEIR board and selection committee retained the services of Minnesota-based SearchWide, an executive recruiting company, to handle the search.
“The selection of Brian was a unanimous decision by the CEIR Search Committee and similarly endorsed by the CEIR Board,” said Greg Ortale, CEIR’s board chairman.
“We have the utmost confidence and admiration in him based on his background which will uniquely benefit CEIR, and we look forward to working closely together on the strategic initiatives and research projects that have made CEIR the well-respected organisation that it has become today.”
Casey's previous roles have included president and CEO of High Point Authority, owner of Next Generation Events Group and managing director of trade shows for the International Housewares Exposition.
He has also been involved on several industry boards, including CEIR’s and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).
"I have known Brian for many years, and I am very pleased with the Selection Committee’s decision,” said Ducate. “Brian has a solid background as an exhibition organiser and facility manager that will uniquely benefit CEIR. I have the utmost confidence in Brian and his ability to continue to advance CEIR’s mission."
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