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Promotions and New Positions in the Meeting Industry - October 2020

Promotions and New Positions in the Meeting Industry - October 2020

By Blair Potter

Congratulations to those celebrating promotions and new positions in the meeting industry.

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Ashia Ruth Kelly (MPI Greater New York Chapter), corporate meeting planner for Workforce Career Readiness, honored with the Next Gen Award, part of the Long Island Business News “30 Under 30.”

Stacey Mitchell (MPI South Florida Chapter), director of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, elected to the governing board of Destination Florida.

Aimée Gaudin named chief marketing officer for Women in Hospitality and Travel Tech in London.

 
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Dustin Westling, managing partner of OneWest Events and executive vice president of Leblond Studio, recognized in Connect Association magazine’s “40 Under 40.”

Tomago Collins, executive vice president of communications and business development at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, appointed board member for Toronto-based Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.

Greg Liddell named general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid and area vice president, operations for Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and Mandarin Oriental, Canouan.

Janessa Corpuz appointed general manager of the Element St. Louis Midtown, opening Oct. 30.

Cristiano Rinaldi named chief operating officer of Singapore-based Capella Hotel Group.

Ryan McRae appointed senior vice president of business development for Hotel Equities, focused on continuing to grow the Canadian portfolio.

Thompson San Antonio, opening in early 2021, appointed Ted Knighton general manager and Sofie Vasquez director of sales and marketing.


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Blair Potter

Blair Potter is director of media operations for MPI. He likes toys and collects cats (or is it the other way around?).