BEIA Board
The Board of Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) consists of the Chief Executive, co-opted representatives from Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand, two appointed Board Members, and four elected BEIA Members (two Platinum, one Gold and one Silver) who together appoint an Independent Chairperson. Board Members are elected at the BEIA AGM and their tenure is for two years. Board Members from Platinum, Gold and Silver membership categories are elected by same category Members on a one vote per Member basis.
BEIA Board 2021 – 2022
Steve Armitage
Lisa Hopkins
Bjoern Spreitzer
Tourism New Zealand (co-opted)
General Manager Domestic & Business Events
Blair Catton
Air New Zealand (co-opted)
Senior Manager Distribution
Appointed Board Members
David Perks
General Manager, Wellington City Council,
David Downs
CEO
The New Zealand Story