EEAA Chief Executive Joyce DiMascio to step down

November 12, 2019

Joyce DiMascio, Chief Executive at the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA), will step down from her role on 27th December 2019 to take up another position in the events and hospitality industry.

EEAA President, Spiro Anemogiannis noted that since joining the Association in 2011, DiMascio had built the EEAA into a stronger, more recognised and valued Association widely respected both in Australia and internationally.

Anemogiannis advised that “Joyce has been a stand-out leader focussed entirely on delivering the best possible outcomes no matter what the brief. She has taken our Association forward in every way and we are immensely grateful to her for her service to our Members and the wider industry.

“She has been an effective and creative leader who has delivered outstanding results in all areas. She is a passionate advocate for our industry including those who work in it especially the next generation leaders.”

Commenting on her decision, DiMascio said that working at the EEAA had been a career highlight and she was pleased to be leaving the organisation stronger and more respected.

“With my team, I have done my 'personal best' and it’s time to pass the baton to the next CEO to continue to build on the current momentum.

“I have had the best job in the world. There have been many highlights, but I am most proud of introducing the EEAA Young Stars Program, kicking off the sustainability initiative, attracting global recognition for our advocacy work, securing support for the temporary exhibition centre at Glebe Island and finally, building a community of staff and Members focussed on collaboration in the best interests of our industry.

“I thank my current and past staff, the Board and of course our Members and Partners who have helped me to flourish and do my personal best.”

Recruitment for the new Chief Executive will commence immediately.

14th October 2019 - EEAA workshops contribute to industry sustainability framework

10th October 2019 - EEAA Young Stars focus on the future of event marketing

2nd August 2019 - EEAA introduces new networking platform for members

14th June 2019 - Tourism Australia partners with EEAA to support sustainability initiative

13th June 2019 - EEAA completes Global Exhibitions Day events and calls for industry action on sustainability

11th May 2019 - EEAA continues to support the career development of young people in events

17th February 2019 - EEAA seeks feedback from emerging leaders on event sustainability practices

6th December 2018 - EEAA 2018 awards recognise industry excellence and service

27th September 2018 - ICC Sydney and EEAA partner for Global Exchange 2018

17th August 2018 - EEAA Chief Executive endorses ‘Business Women Champions of the Heart’ campaign

15th August 2018 - EEAA initiative to reduce the environmental impact of events

12th July 2018 - EEAA welcomes opening of expanded Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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