Jakob Wahl, who was the former executive vice president and chief operating officer for IAAPA, was today announced as president and CEO of the organisation.
Wahl's role as CEO and president will begin on January 1 of next year as he takes over responsibilities from Hal McEvoy.
As part of his new tenure, Wahl will lead IAAPA's 94-member team in Orlando, Brussels, Hong Kong, Mexico City, and Shanghai.
Wahl will also be responsible for the executive management and day-to-day operations of IAAPA, and will act as and will be the primary strategic advisor to the IAAPA board of directors on "all matters related to association’s mission, events, products, and services."
The announcement comes shortly before 2022's IAAPA Expo, held at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida, November 15-18.
