Meetings Mean Business Canada welcomes new Board members

Mean Business Canada has added two new members to its Directors, bringing the total number of volunteer directors to 20. David Gazley, vice-president, Destination Vancouver and John C. Dunn, Founder, Floor13, have each started a two-year term on the Board (2022-2024). Three board members – Jeff Nearing of Discover Halifax, Jennifer Allaby of the Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM) and Laura Purdy of Toronto Exhibition Place – were each re-elected to serve a second, two-year term (2022-2024). The remaining 15 directors are completing the second of a two-year term (2021-2023). MMBC extends sincere thanks to Barry Smith, executive director, Convention Centres of Canada, who did not stand for a new term, for the wisdom and guidance he has offered over many years to the Board and executive team. During the Board meeting following the AGM, MMBC chair, Laura Pallotta, announced that Jennifer Allaby has joined the executive team as secretary. To see the full Board of Directors and executive team visit the MMBC website