Ian Cummings, a highly recognised figure in the business events industry and global head/CEO of CWT Meetings & Events, has departed from the firm. He had been with CWT since 2012, taking on a promotion to his latest title in September 2021 to steer the company to a successful 2022 and 2023 following the pandemic disruption.
He told TTGmice that “all great journeys come to an end at some point in time and the time was right for this journey to end”.
Recalling his time at the firm, he said: “I couldn’t be prouder of what we have achieved together as a team; the customers we have won, delighted and retained; the events we delivered; the numerous industry awards we achieved across the globe; the partnerships and bonds we formed; and how we collectively put CWT Meetings & Events on the map as one of the leading, truly global industry players in all four corners of the world”.
Cummings’ departure follows recent news of AMEX’s acquisition of CWT.
He is a regular contributor to Asia-Pacific’s meetings and events industry, and assured TTGmice that he remains committed to the industry bodies and events he attends and supports.
For now, however, he is determined to enjoy “a little summer downtime with his family”.
Cummings did not reveal where his next career move would be.
