The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has made key executive hires as it expands the team in the lead-up to AIME 2025.
John Wilson joins AIME as marketing director, bringing more than 25 years of industry expertise to the role. He has led teams at international events and trade fair organisers Informa, Deutsche Messe, and Foundry (IDG).
Joining Wilson in the role of marketing executive is Kayla Elliott, who has been tasked with creating content that resonates and connects with AIME’s global audience.
Meanwhile, Claire Graham has been appointed director of operations and content. With more than 20 years of event management experience, Graham has managed events across Australia including Taste Festival, Smooth FM Chocolate Festival and the ATSA Independent Living Festival. She joins the AIME team from Interpoint Events.
Also joining the operations team is Nissa Ni as event and systems coordinator, who comes to the role after almost 15 years at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the home of AIME.
AIME 2025 will be the fourth event delivered by Silke Calder and her team from Talk2 Media and Events, which manages the show on behalf of the Melbourne Convention Bureau.
