Thursday, March 28, 2024

Alice Mathu promoted to VP Exhibitions, Conferences and Sales at IAAPA

 

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced Alice Mathu has been promoted to vice president of exhibitions, conferences, and sales. Mathu will oversee sales and operations for IAAPA’s three global Expos — IAAPA Attractions Expo, Euro Attractions Show, and Asian Attractions Expo — and other IAAPA conferences, meetings, and events around the world. In addition, Mathu will lead IAAPA’s global sales team including exhibit, advertising, and sponsorship sales.

“During her long-tenured career with IAAPA, Alice has consistently delivered outstanding results to IAAPA members, exhibitors, partners, and team members,” said Hal McEvoy, interim president and CEO, IAAPA. “Her solid performance record, strong partner relationships, and extensive institutional knowledge will position our team for future success as we continue to enhance and evolve our growing Expos and programs around the world.”

With more than a decade of service to IAAPA, Mathu joined the association as an expo and conference coordinator in 2006. She has been promoted through the department to leadership, serving as exhibition sales and services executive, manager, senior manager, and most recently, senior director of sales and exhibitor marketing.

Mathu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in community development with a minor in communications from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya. She has a certificate in event management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and a certificate in exhibition management (CEM) from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). She is also a certified meeting professional (CMP) from the Convention Industry Council (CIC).

Joe Kleiman
Joe Kleimanhttp://wwww.themedreality.com
Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies. Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, ThemedReality.com takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on twitter @ThemesRenewed Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.

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