Paul Kennedy MBE has been appointed Executive Chairman of Meetings Review Ltd, proprietors of the digital TV and information channel for global event, meeting and incentive travel planners.
James Latham, Executive Producer of MEETINGS:review, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Paul has agreed to join and lead our board. He brings not only his depth of knowledge, experience and understanding of the global meetings industry, but also his strategic business acumen and track record as an industry commentator, which will take MEETINGS:review to another level.”
MEETINGS:review, which launched in 2006, has quickly grown to become the global video news network for the meetings and business tourism industry. With weekly distribution to more than 135,000 meeting, incentive and event professionals worldwide, meetingsreview.com brings the global industry together in one place with an exciting mix of exclusive interviews, comment, news and in-depth analysis.
Commenting on his new role, Kennedy, added: “Having been involved with the birth of MEETINGS:review, I am really looking forward to leading the development of this global and innovative digital channel over the next few years, as well as working ever closer with our industry partners. We have some exciting new developments and applications planned that will be rolled out during the coming months, and that will transform what MEETINGS:review delivers to the world’s fastest growing planner community.”
Kennedy will lead the continued development of the channel’s association, event and publishing partner relationships. On top of this he will oversee the elevation of MEETINGS:review’s content and reach, further enhancing its position as the leading online marketplace for the global meetings industry.
