Karen Staley has been named executive director for trade association IAAPA's operations in Europe, effective January 1, 2011.
Staley will oversee government relations, communications, membership development, education and the Euro Attractions Show.
"Karen has done an outstanding job for us for many years," said Charlie Bray, president and CEO of IAAPA. "Her proven record of performance, combined with her passion, drive, and vision for our European operations make her the ideal person to continue to grow and develop our member services and programmes in Europe."
Staley will continue to work closely with Andreas Andersen, the current executive director of IAAPA’s European operations, until he leaves on December 31 to become the president and CEO of Liseberg Group.
