Te Pae Christchurch’s general manager Ross Steele has been appointed to the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) board.
The appointment marks the first time a New Zealand-based member has held a board position with AIPC.
Steele said with Te Pae Christchurch and Tākina in Wellington now operational, and New Zealand International Convention Centre on its way, there was no better time to be representing the region on the world stage.
“Ōtautahi Christchurch and New Zealand have a tremendous amount to offer the international business events community and I’m looking forward to advocating for and raising the profile of New Zealand business events amongst our international colleagues.”
Steele is a long-time member of AIPC, and is currently a member of the Business Events Industry Aotearoa board. Throughout his 25-year career, Steele has also spent a number of years in similar board and governance positions in Australia, including 11 years with the Business Events Council of Australia.
