The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) and the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) have come together on an initiative to support the industry’s emerging leaders.
Together, the EEAA and AACB have developed a programme to explore the next wave of leadership intelligence. Led by EEAA director and Leading Well executive coach, Dan Londero, the programme will guide and prepare emerging leaders through the next phase of their business mindset to help them transition from good managers to excellent leaders.
Domenic Genua, CEO of EEAA, said: “I have been fortunate to work with some of our emerging leaders, and I am encouraged by the talent our industry has. This is an excellent programme to prepare them to lead our industry into the future.”
Andrew Hiebl (pictured), CEO of AACB added: “AACB is excited to collaborate with EEAA on this programme to provide a streamlined pathway for emerging leaders across our industry, including convention bureaux. It is critical that we come together to support tomorrow’s leaders and help drive the recovery and rebound of business events in Australia.”
The programme consists of three elements including a briefing for the employer, two one-day coaching sessions, and a one-on-one session with a Leading Well executive coach. All participants will receive recognition at the EEAA Awards Gala event on 7 December 2022 at the International Convention Centre Sydney.
Two long-term supporters of Emerging Leaders, Business Events Australia and Ungerboeck, are sponsoring 30 scholarships so the programme can be completed at no cost.
Robin Mack, executive general manager, commercial and business events Australia at Tourism Australia, said: “Business Events Australia is proud to partner with AACB and EEAA and offer 20 Emerging Leaders the chance to build their leadership skills through the 2022 Scholarship Programme.
“Supporting the development of our industry, to ensure Australia delivers high calibre business events and remains a competitive business events destination internationally, is especially important at this critical time for the sector.”
Charlotte Cailleaux, marketing director, Ungerboeck APAC said: “At Ungerboeck we have a proud tradition of supporting the younger generation to move through the ranks as our leaders of the future. This programme provides an excellent foundation to support that and we’re pleased to sponsor 10 Emerging Leaders for this opportunity.”
Applications are now open for the Emerging Leaders programme with applications due by 10 October 2022.
