APEX Annual General Meeting
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It was bound to happen. Introducing APEX’s new CEO, Joe Leader, at this year’s Annual General Meeting, president Alfy Veretto quipped: “Joe, by far, was the ‘leader'” among the other candidates. “One of the first things Joe did as CEO was make a call to Future Travel Experience and within days he was giving a presentation at their conference in Vegas,” added Kevin Bremer.
There was a 52 percent vote rate for the 2015 Board Elections. Among the directors, Linda Celestino returned to the Board as Immediate Past President. Joining APEX’s team of directors this year are Joanna Boundy, Qantas, and Maura Chacko, Spafax.
“One of the first things Joe did as CEO was make a call to Future Travel Experience and within days he was giving a presentation at their conference in Vegas.” – Kevin Bremer
Veretto extended his personal thanks to those who are leaving, including Mary Rogozinski, Patrick Brannelly and Luay Qunash. He also extended thanks to Lee Casey and Mark Horton for their efforts in encouraging members to vote.
In addition to updates on the new Cool Award and the 2015 Passenger Choice Awards cycle, Ingo Wuggetzer, chair of the MarCom committee, gave an update on some of this year’s intiatives, including launch of the apex.aero website, Daily Experience newsletter, Global Passenger Survey and the APEX app which has received over 80 downloads since Monday.
Closing out the meeting, Leader shed more insight on his vision, sharing that prior to holding his position with APEX, he viewed the association as a “quiet company.” Now, it seems, things are about to get loud.