07/11/2023

David DuBois to Depart IAEE Effective Oct. 1, 2023

He has held this position for the last 11 years

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announced the departure of current President and CEO, David DuBois, CMP-F, CAE, FASAE, CTA effective Oct. 1, 2023. DuBois is leaving his position earlier than anticipated due to a new job opportunity that he has accepted.

"I could not be happier for David and his new role to be announced soon," said Dennis Smith, IAEE chairperson of the board. "David has worked tirelessly for the past 11 years to keep IAEE relevant in the global exhibitions and events industry and has always held the best interests of our members in mind on a daily basis."

The IAEE board of directors has retained SearchWide Global, a full-service executive search firm that specializes in C-level positions in the event, convention, travel, tourism, hospitality, trade association, venue management and experiential marketing industries. Interested individuals are encouraged to review the job description and application process on the SearchWide Global site here.

Since 1928, IAEE has provided quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth.