Meeting Professionals International Names Pierre Fernandez European Operations Leader
Las Vegas (PRWEB) July 22, 2013 -- Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced the selection of Pierre Fernandez as the Senior Director of European Operations. In this role, Fernandez will lead and oversee European membership, chapter relations, sales and strategic partnerships. The announcement was disclosed during MPI’s 2013 World Education Congress in Las Vegas this week.
Fernandez has had a long career in the hospitality and meeting and event industries and was instrumental in establishing the former MPI France Chapter over a decade ago, which is now part of the MPI France-Switzerland Chapter. He previously held leadership positions with P.E.F. Services – a condominium maintenance service company, the Four Seasons Resort Provence where he orchestrated the pre-opening marketing and communications strategy, Disneyland Paris Business Solutions where he led the business unit in charge of the MICE business and the InterContinental Carlton Hotel in Luxembourg and Cannes.
"Pierre is a proven leader and comes to us with an extensive and diverse background. We believe his business acumen, industry expertise and passion for MPI will be critical as we build upon our strong foundation in Europe," said Cynthia D’Aoust, chief operating officer of MPI. "Europe is an important constituency for MPI and we look forward to growing our European community under Pierre’s strategic leadership."
Reporting to D’Aoust, Fernandez began the new role July 20, 2013. He is based in the Nice area of France.
About MPI
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. The organization helps its members thrive by building human connections through knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 20,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. For additional information or to join, visit http://www.mpiweb.org.
Sonya Thorpe, Meeting Professionals International, http://www.mpiweb.org, 972.375.6322, [email protected]
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